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Sony MDR-ZX220BT vs Sony WH-CH500

Sony MDR-ZX220BT Headphones
Sony MDR-ZX220BT
Sony WH-CH500 Headphones
Sony WH-CH500
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
Light in more ways than oneRead more
Sony MDR-ZX220BT (Wireless Headphone): 4 out of 5 stars from 40 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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4 editorial reviews
The wireless headphones from Sony are lightweight and do not feel cumbersome at any pointRead more
The Sony WH-CH500 are on-ear headphones with a lightweight but cheap design that are okay for mixed usage. They have good 20-hour battery life and amazing wirele...Read more
There’s no such thing as the perfect pair of headphones for every situation. Depending on if you’re sitting in a quiet room or browsing a crowded department store, you’re going to want a very different pair. The same can be said for if you’re using your headphones for an hour, an afternoon, or all day long. Some headphone designs are capable of providing lasting comfort for much longer than others. For example, ear pad headphones that sit directly on your ears may be comfortable for three or four hours, but for longer times they tend to cause pain by compressingRead more
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User rating
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
64
4.1 out of 5
64 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sony MDR-ZX220BTSony MDR-ZX220BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumFerrite

Design

Sony MDR-ZX220BTSony MDR-ZX220BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Sony MDR-ZX220BTSony MDR-ZX220BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Weight4.59 oz4.94 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-ZX220BTSony MDR-ZX220BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Frequency range20 - 2000020 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.18 in1.18 in

Microphone

Sony MDR-ZX220BTSony MDR-ZX220BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphoneBuilt-in microphone

Connectivity

Sony MDR-ZX220BTSony MDR-ZX220BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Bluetooth version4.14.2
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • AAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB

Features

Sony MDR-ZX220BTSony MDR-ZX220BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyesyes

Power

Sony MDR-ZX220BTSony MDR-ZX220BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery recharge time2.5 h4.5 h
Battery life8.0 h20.0 h
Standby time200.0 h200.0 h
Charging via USByesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony WH-CH500