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Sennheiser HDR 120-W vs Shure Aonic 40

What HDR 120-W does better (1) and where Aonic 40 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Sennheiser HDR 120-W
Sennheiser · 2023HDR 120-W
1 advantage≈ $95
vs
Shure Aonic 40
Shure · 2022Aonic 40
4 advantages≈ $95
3.9Noise control & calls7.9

Why is HDR 120-W better than Aonic 40?

  1. Weight230 g vs 319 g+39%

Why is Aonic 40 better than HDR 120-W?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HDR 120-W: Yes
  2. Battery life20 h vs 25 h+25%
  3. Lowest frequency22 Hz vs 20 Hz+10%
  4. Highest frequency19,500 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+3%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency22 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency19,500 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance24 Ω31 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h25 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 / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight230 g319 g
ColoursBlack—
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