Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 313 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Black | White, tan
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 94.7 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 40.
Impedance 490 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Shure AONIC 40 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 40
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 40
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 40.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
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Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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