Philips TAH5205BK vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH5205BK and Shure AONIC 40. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips TAH5205BK vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH5205BK Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 210 g 313 g Philips TAH5205BK are lighter than Philips TAH5205BK headphones.
Colour Black Black | White, tan
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH5205BK Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH5205BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 40 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity 90 dB 94.7 dB/mW Shure AONIC 40 have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH5205BK.
Impedance 32 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Philips TAH5205BK Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH5205BK Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume control, hold, reject call, answer call Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Philips TAH5205BK Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH5205BK Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 29 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Philips TAH5205BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 40.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 29 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH5205BK Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Philips TAH5205BK Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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