Shure AONIC 3
About This Earbuds
Engineered from decades of experience supporting music legends, the AONIC 3 Sound Isolating Earphones feature striking full-range sound in the smallest earphone design from Shure. Experience comfort and immersive audio wherever you go while hearing music the way it was meant to be heard.
- STRIKING FULL-RANGE SOUND from a single, vented balanced armature driver. Hear music the way it was meant to be heard.
- SLEEK, LOW-PROFILE SHAPE designed for long-wearing comfort from the smallest earphone in the AONIC line.
- SOUND ISOLATING TECHNOLOGY blocks up to 37 dB of noise to eliminate distractions. Enjoy the most immersive listening experience with a design that keeps earphones in and noise out during exercise or travel.
- DETACHABLE 3.5mm COMMUNICATION CABLE allows for direct connection to laptops, in-flight entertainment systems and other mobile devices. Secure, over-the-ear design with wireform fit ensures earphones stay in place and cables remain out of the way.
- EASILY CONNECT TO OTHER MMCX CABLE ACCESSORIES for further customization. Stay connected to any device, no matter where you are.
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average comfort (2th percentile) 2th
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile) 8th
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile) 9th
- Below average anc (30th percentile) 30th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | balanced armature |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 27 |
| Codecs | Shure AONIC 3 Wired Sound Isolating Earbuds, Clear Sound, Single Driver with BassPort, Secure in-Ear Fit, Detachable Cable, Durable Quality, Compatible with Apple & Android Devices - Black |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Shure AONIC 3 | Technics Reference Class Hi-Fi True Wireless Earbuds EAH-AZ100-S | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | balanced armature | magnetic fluid | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 6 | 30 | 5.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 30 | 21 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shure AONIC 3 | 29.5 | 36.3 | 33.3 | 51.7 | 47.2 | 1.7 | 8 | 9.1 | 41.5 |
| Technics Reference Class Hi-Fi True Wireless Earbuds EAH-AZ100-S Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 78.9 | 94.7 | 82.6 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Compare | 96.5 | 80.4 | 78.9 | 96.4 | 47.2 | 93.4 | 79.2 | 97.8 | 94.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.5 | 99.7 | 33.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 89.9 | 89.4 |
| Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B Compare | 96.5 | 65.8 | 78.9 | 98 | 66.7 | 93.4 | 79.2 | 97.3 | 69.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 91.3 | 99.8 | 96.3 | 70.4 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 80.2 |
Usage Scores
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