Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Sony MDR 1000X. 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. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 130 g 275 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black Black | Beige
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony MDR 1000X
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
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Sensitivity 100 dB 103 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony MDR 1000X
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony MDR 1000X
Controls Volume control Volume control
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 20 hours Sony MDR 1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Standby Time 200 hours 34 hours Sony MDR ZX220BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR 1000X.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 4 hours Sony MDR ZX220BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS FHSS
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
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