Overall Score 5.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | Shure Aonic 40 |
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DESIGN | weight | 420g | 311g |
has a detachable cable | ✓ | ✓ | |
can be folded | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a tangle free cable | ✗ | ✓ | |
has an over-the-ear foam | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (anc) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 111dB/mW | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 50mm | 40mm | |
impedance | 32Ohms | ✗ | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 39hours | 25hours |
charge time | 2hours | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a rechargeable battery | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | can be used wirelessly | ✓ | ✓ |
uses 2.4ghz wireless | ✓ | ✗ | |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ | |
has bluetooth aptx | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | ✗ | |
has a 3.5mm male connector | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
can be used as a headset | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✗ | ✓ | |
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JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have a weight of 420g, these are higher than 320g, which we consider as the highest average a headphone should weigh for comfort during long use. We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. The Shure Aonic 40, at 311g weigh less than the JBL Quantum 910 Wireless with a difference -109g Detachable cables are cables that have connectors on both ends.
One end goes into your headphone cups, while the other end is inserted into a source device. Some new headphones, and not just the expensive ones, are coming with detachable cables, JBL Quantum 910 Wireless are one of those. With a detachable cable, Shure Aonic 40 too can use alternative cables and if the cable is pulled, it will pop out instead of breaking.
Over-ear headphones have larger earpads that fit around your entire ear JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have a comfortable full-size form with earcups that fully enclose your ears. This design is loved for its increased sound isolation and the fact that it won't leak sound to your neighbors. Shure Aonic 40 with this design offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Quantum 910 Wireless's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Shure Aonic 40 and JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 outside (noise from your surrounding) and adding -1 inside (counter sound within the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless allow you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Shure Aonic 40 too have active noise cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each may work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting, mode, or noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Passive Noise Cancellation uses well-designed ear cups to seal out unwanted noise. This is used for both in-ear earphones and over-ear headphones where the headphone itself will keep surrounding noise out.
The JBL Quantum 910 Wireless sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that also the Shure Aonic 40 isolates you from ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass. Shure Aonic 40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass High frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on the way through. JBL Quantum 910 Wireless's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Shure Aonic 40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
Sound pressure is the average variation in atmospheric pressure caused by the sound, the sound level .i.e how loud something is can be perceived differently by different people so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The sound pressure level, SPL, is the pressure level of a sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Quantum 910 Wireless's measurement is 111dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. JBL Quantum 910 Wireless driver unit is 50mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass. Shure Aonic 40 driver unit is 40mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Quantum 910 Wireless by 10mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better sound. Impedance is the device's resistance to the electromagnetic current, as electricity flows through a wire, it experiences electrical resistance that counters the flow of current. The resistance of a conductor is measured in ohms.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless's impedance is 32Ohms, the lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power. Neodymium magnets if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
The JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have this type of magnet. If your headphones play wirelessly, cancel ambient noise, or enhance your listening experience with active features, their battery life will reduce over time. The device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless's battery life is 39 hours Shure Aonic 40's battery life is 25 hours. Each time you recharge your headphones, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first.
But over a few years, you may find that your device, no longer plays for long like it used to. It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Quantum 910 Wireless's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the headphones for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your headphones. A rechargeable battery is a type of electrical battery that can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, as opposed to a disposable or primary battery, which is supplied fully charged and discarded after use.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless's battery can be recharged and used over again. The Shure Aonic 40 too have a rechargeable battery. JBL Quantum 910 Wireless can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow you more freedom of movement.
The Shure Aonic 40 also can be used wirelessly 2.4GHz wireless is used for devices such as headsets such as the JBL Quantum 910 Wireless, keyboards, and mice similar to Bluetooth but with a proprietary radio frequency. It typically offers better performance than Bluetooth, with low latency and good stability. Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless has a v5.2 Shure Aonic 40 has a Bluetooth version of v5. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Quantum 910 Wireless support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable.
The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction. JBL Quantum 910 Wireless support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate. The Shure Aonic 40 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The JBL Quantum 910 Wireless can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device. Being an industry standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards.
This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc. JBL Quantum 910 Wireless has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there. All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor.
Shure Aonic 40 too have this kind of connector JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have only 2 microphones, more microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise. JBL Quantum 910 Wireless use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have a mute function, they have an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. JBL Quantum 910 Wireless support multipoint, which allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. There is a control panel on the JBL Quantum 910 Wireless body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to. The Shure Aonic 40 too have a control panel on them.
JBL Quantum 910 Wireless can be used as a headset. A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e.
Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc. Shure Aonic 40 can be used as a headset. since they have a built-in microphone