AONIC 3
ShureReleased Jan 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Apr 1, 2026
Durable all-metal workout earphones with balanced sound and a lightweight, isolating fit. The Shure AONIC 3 scores 78/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the workout earphones category. Coverage includes reviews from What Hi-Fi?, Audiophileon, TechRadar, and MajorHiFi.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 45 (Blog Ear-phone-review) to 95 (What Hi-Fi?) — a 50-point spread.
Average of 5 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Comfortable fit with good isolation(2)
- Excellent, balanced sound(2)
Cons
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5 Publication Reviews
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Breathtakingly musical and comfy to wear, the Shure Aonic 3s remain the benchmark for in-ear headphones at this level.
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Shure has not killed the competition at this price point, but the Aonic 3 stands out as an option rather than a stand-alone.
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The Shure AONIC 3 wired earbuds deliver superb sound quality with excellent noise isolation and customization options, though they come at a premium price.
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