Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500. 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. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 130 g 155 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black White | 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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR ZX220BT 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) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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