Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Sony WH-XB700. 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-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 130 g 196 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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-XB700 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Sensitivity 100 dB 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-XB700
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 Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Standby Time 200 hours 300 hours Sony WH-XB700 have longer standby time than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX220BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-XB700
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-XB700
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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