Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 150 g 285 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Natural | Black | Pine
Body Material - Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance - 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
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 -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 770 mAh
Battery Life 30 hours 24 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX330BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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