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Pioneer DJ HDJ-CX vs Shure Aonic 40

What HDJ-CX does better (3) and where Aonic 40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Pioneer DJ HDJ-CX
Pioneer DJ · 2022HDJ-CX
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
Shure Aonic 40
Shure · 2022Aonic 40
1 advantage≈ $95
3.9Noise control & calls7.9

Why is HDJ-CX better than Aonic 40?

  1. Weight136 g vs 319 g2.3×
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  3. Highest frequency30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+50%

Why is Aonic 40 better than HDJ-CX?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HDJ-CX: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency30,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω31 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—25 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight136 g319 g
ColoursBlack—
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