Shure, an American audio device company, presented the Aonic 40 headphones as a more affordable option compared to the already known Aonic 50. Even so, the product has features like active noise cancellation (ANC) and large battery life.
The headphones look very discreet, with aluminum construction and folding parts for easy transport. The Aonic 40 name comes from its internal drivers, which are 40 mm long — for comparison, the Aonic 50 model has 50 mm components. 16-bit audio and SBC, AAC, AptX and AptX-HD codecs are supported.
In addition to the ANC, there is also the option of transparency mode activated manually by the user when it is necessary to pay attention to what is happening around, such as during conversations or walking in urban environments, for example. In addition, audio equalization is possible through the ShurePlus Play app.
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According to information released by Shure, the product can be used for up to 25 uninterrupted hours with the ANC turned on, before needing a new charge — if the feature is disabled, the autonomy will be even greater. There is also the possibility of fast charging with an extra five hours of use after just 15 minutes connected to a power source, according to the brand.
Price and availability
The Shure Aonic 40 is now available for purchase in the US for a suggested retail price of $249 (about $1,404 in direct conversion), which is $50 ($281) less compared to the Aonic 50. The product will be sold in black and white/gold colors, and is also accompanied by some accessories such as USB-C and 3.5 mm cables, and protection cover against physical shocks.
