Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Sennheiser HD 559

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Sennheiser HD 559. 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. Sennheiser HD 559 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sennheiser HD 559
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired
Series - HD 5
Weight 130 g -
Colour Grey | Blue | Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX220BT Sennheiser HD 559
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR ZX220BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 14 - 26000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 100 dB 108 dB/Vrms Sennheiser HD 559 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sennheiser HD 559
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Sennheiser HD 559
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sennheiser HD 559
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Sennheiser HD 559
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Sennheiser HD 559
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sennheiser HD 559
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
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