Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Sony WH-CH500. 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 WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 150 g 140 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Black | Grey | Blue
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 WH-CH500
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 4.2 Sony WH-CH500 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 30 mm 30 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Ferrite
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-CH500
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 WH-CH500 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-CH500
Controls - Volume, power on/off
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-CH500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hours 20 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX330BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Standby Time 300 hours 200 hours Sony MDR ZX330BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH500.
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time 4 hours 4.5 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX330BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-CH500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-CH500
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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