Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Jabra Elite 85h. 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. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22.5 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight 130 g 296 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material - Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Leatherette
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type 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 Jabra Elite 85h 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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Jabra Elite 85h have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz 13 - 8000 Hz Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - On-ear detection
Additional Functions - SmartSound
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 41 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories - Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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