Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP 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

Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 180 g 334 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Shure AONIC 50
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB550AP offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 50.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 50.
Impedance 24 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Shure AONIC 50
Controls Answer/end Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Nickel
FEATURES Sony MDR XB550AP Shure AONIC 50
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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