Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Sony WH-1000XM2. 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 WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
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 Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Sensitivity 100 dB 103 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Volume control Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX220BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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