Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Sony MDR XB950B1. 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. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 150 g 280 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - 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.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR ZX330BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony MDR XB950B1 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Sensitivity - 105 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls - Volume control
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hours 18 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX330BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 300 hours 200 hours Sony MDR ZX330BT have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Charging Time 4 hours 4 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony MDR XB950B1
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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