Sony WH-CH500 vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 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 WH-CH500 vs. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 140 g 334 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue Black
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 Sony WH-CH500 Shure AONIC 50
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 50 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH500.
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 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 Stereo
Sound Effects - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Shure AONIC 50 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance - 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 Shure AONIC 50
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm Audio cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Nickel
FEATURES Sony WH-CH500 Shure AONIC 50
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) -
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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