Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Beats Studio Pro
Overall Score
8.7
8.4
Sound Quality
9.5
8.8
Noise Cancellation
8.2
8.5
Comfort
8.5
8.2
Features
8.5
8.5
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Beats Studio Pro
Price
$399
$349
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Musicians and audio professionals who prioritize sound accuracy
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 brings professional audio quality to wireless headphones with exceptional wired performance, though consumer ANC features take a back seat to sound purity.
Strengths
- Studio-quality sound from legendary audio brand
- Exceptional wired audio quality with included cable
- LDAC and aptX HD codec support
- 45-hour battery life
Limitations
- ANC not as aggressive as consumer-focused brands
- Design is more functional than fashionable
- Controls can be confusing initially
When to Choose Beats Studio Pro
Cross-platform users wanting Apple quality without Apple-only ecosystem lock-in
Beats Studio Pro represents a major improvement for the brand with balanced sound and cross-platform compatibility, though it still can't match Sony or Bose for pure ANC performance.
Strengths
- Works seamlessly with both iOS and Android
- USB-C and 3.5mm audio cable included
- Improved, more balanced sound than older Beats
- Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Limitations
- ANC trails Sony and Bose flagships
- Battery life only 24 hours with ANC
- Clamping force can be tight initially
