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Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2 vs Sony MDR-MV1

What AONIC 50 GEN 2 does better (2) and where MDR-MV1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2
Shure · 2023AONIC 50 GEN 2
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $340
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Sony MDR-MV1
Sony · 2023MDR-MV1
2 advantages≈ $430
7.9Noise control & calls3.9

Why is AONIC 50 GEN 2 better than MDR-MV1?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · MDR-MV1: No
  2. Driver size50 mm vs 40 mm+25%

Why is MDR-MV1 better than AONIC 50 GEN 2?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 80,000 Hz3.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Sony MDR-MV1Sony MDR-MV1≈ $430
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz80,000 Hz
Impedance39 Ω24 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life45 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight334 g—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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