Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT. 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 130 g 190 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed 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
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Sensitivity 100 dB 97 dB/mW Sony MDR ZX220BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 41 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Condenser
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
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
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Standby Time 200 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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