Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 130 g 242 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Sensitivity 100 dB 100 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 24 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Standby Time 200 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX220BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS FHSS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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