Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Shure AONIC 50. 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 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 150 g 334 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 Shure AONIC 50
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 50 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, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 50 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Shure AONIC 50 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance - 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 50
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 50
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Audio cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Nickel
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 50
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hours 20 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX330BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 50
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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