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Shure Aonic 3 vs Sony MDR-XB55AP

What Aonic 3 does better (1) and where MDR-XB55AP wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Shure Aonic 3
Shure · 2020Aonic 3
1 advantage≈ $230
vs
Sony MDR-XB55AP
Sony · 2021MDR-XB55AP
2 advantages

Why is Aonic 3 better than MDR-XB55AP?

  1. Charging time3 h vs 4 h+33%

Why is MDR-XB55AP better than Aonic 3?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
  2. Highest frequency18,500 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency18,500 Hz24,000 Hz
Impedance26 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity108 dB106 dB
Battery & charging
Charging time3 h4 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight21 g—
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