Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. 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. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 150 g 242 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver
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 ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Sensitivity - 100 dB/mW
Impedance - 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hours 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 300 hours 1000 hours Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Charging Time 4 hours 5 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX330BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS FHSS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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