Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 130 g 255 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR ZX220BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-1000XM3 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Sensitivity 100 dB 104.5 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume control Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX220BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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