Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. JBL E500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and JBL E500BT. 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. JBL E500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT JBL E500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 130 g 231.6 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black Black
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX220BT JBL E500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 4.0 Sony MDR ZX220BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL E500BT.
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 - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 100 dB 96 dB Sony MDR ZX220BT have higher sensitivity than JBL E500BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 111 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm 50 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT JBL E500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT JBL E500BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT JBL E500BT
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT JBL E500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 610 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 20 hour(s) JBL E500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL E500BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT JBL E500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT JBL E500BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT JBL E500BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
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