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Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT vs Shure Aonic 40

What ATH-HL7BT does better (5) and where Aonic 40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-HL7BT
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ $95
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Shure Aonic 40
Shure · 2022Aonic 40
2 advantages≈ $95

Why is ATH-HL7BT better than Aonic 40?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Weight220 g vs 319 g+45%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · Aonic 40: No
  5. Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%

Why is Aonic 40 better than ATH-HL7BT?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 25 h+25%
  2. aptXNo · ATH-HL7BT: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω31 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h25 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight220 g319 g
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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