Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Philips TAH8505BK. 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. Philips TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 150 g 278 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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8505BK
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology 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 Philips TAH8505BK 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 90 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm PET - 40 mm Philips TAH8505BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8505BK
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 -
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8505BK
Controls - Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8505BK
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.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 300 hours 200 hours Sony MDR ZX330BT have longer standby time than Philips TAH8505BK.
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8505BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8505BK
Compliant Standards - RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020
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