Shure AONIC 50 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Shure AONIC 50 and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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

Shure AONIC 50 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Shure AONIC 50 JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 334 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Shure AONIC 50 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Shure AONIC 50 JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
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, LDAC, apt-X LL -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adjustable noise cancellation Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Shure AONIC 50 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Shure AONIC 50 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 39 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Environment mode Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Shure AONIC 50 JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Shure AONIC 50 JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant Voice assistant
CABLE Shure AONIC 50 JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Nickel -
FEATURES Shure AONIC 50 JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions Amplifier -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Shure AONIC 50 JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Shure AONIC 50 JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Shure AONIC 50 JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C charging cable USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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