Shure Aonic 40

19 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (12)
design (6)
portability (4)
durability (3)
usability (2)

Negative
comfort (6)
price (2)
reliability (2)
size (2)
bass quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of Shure Aonic 40. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the usability and durability. The portability and design also get good feedback, but many are negative about the bass quality and price. There are some mixed reviews about the noise isolation.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Shure Aonic 40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Shure Aonic 40: Sound This Good Should Be More Comfortable | Digital Trends

Shure's latest ANC headphones are well-priced, beautifully designed, and sound awesome. But a thin and poorly padded headband makes them tricky to recommend.

Sleek design

Uncomfortable for prolonged use

“A better headband would make these headphones tough to beat.”

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Shure Aonic 40 Review

Relatively accurate audio performance ; Multiple connectivity options

Noise cancellation mode affects audio and changes with head position

Shure's wireless Aonic 40 headphones offer accurate, highly customizable audio performance and multiple connectivity methods, but their noise-cancellation capabilities aren't quite in line with their price.

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Alex Bracetti (laptopmag.com)

Shure Aonic 40 review

A cheaper Bose alternative with stellar sound

Accurate sound ; Superb ANC and ambient listening modes ; Fancy, well-built design ; Stable battery life ; Competitively priced

Heavy and uncomfortable ; Unfavorable control scheme ; Companion app is a bit buggy

The $249 Shure Aonic 40 is a standout noise-canceller with a weight issue.

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : James Barber (techhive.com)

Shure Aonic 40

You can crank up the Shure Aonic 40's effective active noise cancellation in noisy environments, and ease off it for the best audio quality.

ANC level can be adjusted to match your surroundings ; Excellent call quality ; Doesn’t require power to work with 3.5mm cable ; Extensive control over EQ in the Shure Play app

Highest ANC setting causes eardrum suck ; No LDAC support

The Shure Aonic 40 is a worthy competitor to more expensive wireless headphones from the likes of Sony and Bose.

May, 2023

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Expert review by : Geir Nordby (lbtechreviews.com)

Shure Aonic 40 Shure Aonic 40 Review - Clear sound from Shure

Shure Aonic 40 aims for their own big brother, and in some areas the cheaper model has the upper hand.

Very clear and fine sound, good dynamics and nice range. Good noise reduction and - finally - fast charging.

The app is not always stable. Not as comfortable on the ears as big brother, and spectacle users lose bass response.

Shure’s cheapest noise-cancelling headphones have some improvements over the top model, including the fact that they fold up and can finally be fast-charged.

Jun, 2022

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Expert review by : W. Jennings (ecoustics)

Shure AONIC 40 Wireless ANC Headphones: Review

The $250 Shure AONIC 40 Wireless ANC Headphones are a steal. Should Sony and Bose be concerned. We think so. The $250 Shure AONIC 40 Wireless ANC Headphones are a steal. Should Sony and Bose be concerned. We think so.

Apr, 2022

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Expert review by : Chester Tan (musicphotolife.com)

Shure AONIC 40 Review: A Different Sound from AONIC 50

More bass with almost similarly engaging treble, the Shure AONIC 40 is made for the younger target audience and folds for better storage.

The Shure AONIC 40 takes feedback from the AONIC 50 to create a new headphone which is more compact, better bass response, stripping off some audiophile features (no LDAC, no 32-bit DAC), and tweaking the ANC and Environment Modes, with reduced retail...

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Shure Aonic 40 review: Customisable cans deliver on quality

Shure's 40mm driver over-ear cans offer lots of features for the mid-level price and stacks of customisation. But can they compete in a busy market?

Great app with adjustable EQ and presets ; Big earcups are comfortable ; Decent battery life ; Lots of connectivity codec support for high quality

Large fit can slide forwards - changing the sound profile ; Active noise-cancelling less impactful than some competitors

At this mid-level price point, these over-ear cans deliver a lot of features: there's active noise-cancelling (ANC), stacks of equalisation (EQ) presets, a decent level of comfort, and great battery life. All that delivers strong when it comes to audio...

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Andy White (expertreviews.co.uk)