Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. 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 M50xBT2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - M-Series
Weight 150 g 307 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Black
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 M50xBT2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Sensitivity - 99 dB/mW
Impedance - 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Omni-directional, beamforming
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz 85 - 15000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hours 50 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3.5 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Transmitter Power - 5.1 mW
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Included Accessories - Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B)
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