Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Shure
59 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 39 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, LDAC, SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Premium Studio Sound, Bluetooth 5, Customizable EQ, 45-Hour Battery, Over-Ear, Black | Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling | Shure | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 45 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 5 Hours | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | ShurePlus PLAY | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 20.124score per dollar
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.271score per dollar
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 2.2x better value for money
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
