Much like their pricier predecessors, the $349.99 Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 noise-cancelling headphones sport a refined design, deliver transparent audio, and work with a superb in-app EQ. Core improvements include markedly better battery life and broader Bluetooth codec support. If active noise cancellation (ANC) performance is your top concern, you're better off with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones ($429) or the Sony WH-1000XM5 ($399.99). But Shure's Aonic headphones are otherwise a compelling alternative thanks to their lower price and more accurate default sound signature.Understated Looks and Quality Accessories Available in black, the circumaural Aonic 50 Gen 2 headphones feature large earcups with faux-leather lining and ample cushioning. The Shure logo appears on the outside of each earcup and the bottom of the padded headband. They look classy overall, but both the aforementioned Bose and Sony models come in more colors if you're looking for a bit more design variety. I...

The noise-cancelling Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 headphones offer commendable battery life and produce clear, highly customizable sound over both wired and wireless connections.