In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | - | 22 cm | |
Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 8 cm | |
Weight | 130 g | 304 g | Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones. |
Colour | Grey | Blue | Black | Carbon | Space grey | Silver | |
Earpad Material | - | Soft leather, memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Carbon fibre | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
Sensitivity | 100 dB | 111 dB | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR ZX220BT. |
Impedance | 24 Ohm | 20 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 30 mm | 43.6 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2) | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 4000 Hz | - | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - detachable | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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 (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR ZX220BT | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |