Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 150 g 520 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
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 Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
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 Sony WH-1000XM4 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 30 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-1000XM4
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 - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls - Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hours 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time 300 hours 200 hours Sony MDR ZX330BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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