Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. 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 ZX330BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.7 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 150 g 285 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Chestnut
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Earpad Material - Leather
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 ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR ZX330BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Controls - Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life 30 hours 33 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
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