Shure AONIC 50 vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Shure AONIC 50 and Sony WH-CH520. 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. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 334 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Shure AONIC 50 headphones.
Colour Black Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
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 Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Shure AONIC 50.
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, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Shure AONIC 50 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adjustable noise cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Shure AONIC 50 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW -
Impedance 39 Ohm -
Diaphragm 50 mm 30 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Environment mode MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Nickel -
FEATURES Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Additional Functions Amplifier -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C charging cable -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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