Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB 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 SC 165 USB vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 98 g 313 g Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than Sennheiser SC 165 USB headphones.
Colour Black, white Black | White, tan
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser SC 165 USB Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - 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 EPOS Voice 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 - 94.7 dB/mW
Impedance - 31 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
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
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser SC 165 USB Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial 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 SC 165 USB Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 2.262 m -
FEATURES Sennheiser SC 165 USB Shure AONIC 40
Features EPOS ActiveGard -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser SC 165 USB Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 25 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, USB cable Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Software Certification Certified for Skype for Business -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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