In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. 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 ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
Weight | 150 g | 227 g | Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones. |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
Sensitivity | - | 110 dB | |
Impedance | - | 490 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 30 mm | 32 mm | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT. |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 4000 Hz | 50 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT. |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony MDR ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm | USB charge cable Audio cable |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Sony MDR ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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Battery Life | 30 hours | 30 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours |
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Standby Time | 300 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 4 hours | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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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 ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR ZX330BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |