Sony WH-XB700 vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700 vs. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 196 g 334 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | 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-XB700 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-XB700.
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 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 Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 50.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 50.
Impedance 37 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-XB700.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 50
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Nickel
FEATURES Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 50
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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