Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 150 g 254 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Black | 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-XB900N
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-XB900N 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N 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-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hours 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 300 hours 300 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 4 hours 7 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX330BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-XB900N
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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