Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S and Shure AONIC 50. 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

Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 217 g 334 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Shure AONIC 50
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 50 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Shure AONIC 50 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance 18 Ohm 39 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Shure AONIC 50
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Nickel
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 400S Shure AONIC 50
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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