Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and AKG Y500. 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 ZX330BT vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 150 g -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX330BT AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR ZX330BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.2 AKG Y500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz AKG Y500 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Sensitivity - 117 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT AKG Y500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT AKG Y500
Controls - Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT AKG Y500
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT AKG Y500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hours 33 hour(s) AKG Y500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT AKG Y500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT AKG Y500
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only)
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