Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wins
Winner
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 headphones

Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2

8.7

Musicians and audio professionals who prioritize sound accuracy

VS
Sony WH-CH720N headphones

Sony WH-CH720N

7.8

Budget-conscious buyers wanting solid ANC without flagship prices

Marcus Rivera
Marcus Rivera

Score Comparison

Criteria
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Sony WH-CH720N
Overall Score
8.7
7.8
Sound Quality
9.5
7.8
Noise Cancellation
8.2
7.5
Comfort
8.5
8.5
Features
8.5
8.0
Build Quality
8.8
7.2

Pricing & Features

Specification
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Sony WH-CH720N
Price
$399
$148
Released
N/A
21-Feb-23

Making Your Decision

Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 logo

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
Sony WH-CH720N logo

When to Choose Sony WH-CH720N

Budget-conscious buyers wanting solid ANC without flagship prices

Best value for budget-conscious buyers who want decent noise cancellation without flagship prices.

Strengths

  • Ultra-lightweight at 192g
  • 35-hour battery life
  • Solid noise cancellation for price
  • Quick charge (3 min = 1 hour)

Limitations

  • Plastic build feels cheap
  • ANC not as effective as flagships
  • No aptX codec support

Ready to Get Started?

Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 headphones

Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2

Score: 8.7
Sony WH-CH720N headphones

Sony WH-CH720N

Score: 7.8