Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Shure AONIC 40. 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. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 150 g 313 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Black | White, tan
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 Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR ZX330BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 40 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 - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 40 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity - 94.7 dB/mW
Impedance - 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Shure AONIC 40 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 40
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 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 40
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hours 25 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX330BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 40.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 40
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Bluetooth Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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