Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX220BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
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
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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