Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT. 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 SR50BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 130 g 180 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black Black | Brown-grey
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use 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 SR50BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Noise Isolating - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Max Input Power - 1500 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB 98 dB/mW Sony MDR ZX220BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 30 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Standby Time 200 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT 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 SR50BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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