Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 150 g 210 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR ZX330BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 460NC 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)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 460NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls - Voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 30 hours 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories - USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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