In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 18.6 cm | |
Width | - | 18 cm | |
Depth | - | 5.1 cm | |
Weight | 130 g | 215 g | Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones. |
Colour | Grey | Blue | Black | Natural | Black | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Sony MDR ZX220BT can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR ZX220BT. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT. |
Sensitivity | 100 dB | - | |
Impedance | 24 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 30 mm | 40 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 4000 Hz | - | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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CABLE | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - detachable | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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FEATURES | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 45 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 45 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 42 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Sony MDR ZX220BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX220BT. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |