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Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2 vs Zildjian ALCHEM-E

What AONIC 50 GEN 2 does better (1) and where ALCHEM-E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2
Shure · 2023AONIC 50 GEN 2
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $340
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Zildjian ALCHEM-E
Zildjian · 2024ALCHEM-E
2 advantages≈ $360
7.8Noise control & calls9.2

Why is AONIC 50 GEN 2 better than ALCHEM-E?

  1. Driver size50 mm vs 40 mm+25%

Why is ALCHEM-E better than AONIC 50 GEN 2?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 8 Hz2.5×
  2. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+82%
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance39 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life45 h45 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
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 / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight334 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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