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Philips Fidelio L4 vs Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2

What Fidelio L4 does better (3) and where AONIC 50 GEN 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips Fidelio L4
Philips · 2023Fidelio L4
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $260
vs
Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2
Shure · 2023AONIC 50 GEN 2
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $340
Higher score
5.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is Fidelio L4 better than AONIC 50 GEN 2?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 45 h+11%
  2. Lowest frequency7 Hz vs 20 Hz2.9×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+82%

Why is AONIC 50 GEN 2 better than Fidelio L4?

  1. aptXNo · Fidelio L4: Yes
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 50 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm50 mm
Lowest frequency7 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω39 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h45 h
Battery life with ANC40 h—
Battery capacity800 mAh—
Charging time2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Weight—334 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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