Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Bowers & Wilkins PX. 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. Bowers & Wilkins PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 130 g 335 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX220BT Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology 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), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 100 dB 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls Volume control Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Bowers & Wilkins PX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Bowers & Wilkins PX
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Bowers & Wilkins PX
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories - Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
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