Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 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

Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 290 g 313 g Sony MDR XB950N1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Black | White, tan
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity - 94.7 dB/mW
Impedance - 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
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 Sony MDR XB950N1 Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Shure AONIC 40 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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