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Sony MDR-ZX330BT vs Sony WH-CH500

Sony MDR-ZX330BT Headphones
Sony MDR-ZX330BT
Sony WH-CH500 Headphones
Sony WH-CH500
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
As everyone has been pointing out to Apple, wireless earphones look a bit weird and are rather easy to lose. Wireless headphones, on the other hand, make a lot more sense: they’re big enough to look after themselves, and you avoid the annoyances that come with trailing wires, including the ‘microphone effect’, where accidentally touching […]Read more
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Sony MDRZX330BT (Wireless Headphone): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 14 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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4
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
55
4.0 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
10 %
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-ZX330BTSony MDR-ZX330BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialFerriteFerrite

Design

Sony MDR-ZX330BTSony MDR-ZX330BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Sony MDR-ZX330BTSony MDR-ZX330BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Weight5.29 oz4.94 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-ZX330BTSony MDR-ZX330BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Frequency range20 - 2000020 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.18 in1.18 in

Microphone

Sony MDR-ZX330BTSony MDR-ZX330BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Microphone frequency100 - 400050 - 8000
Microphone direction typeOmnidirectionalOmnidirectional

Connectivity

Sony MDR-ZX330BTSony MDR-ZX330BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Bluetooth version3.04.2
Bluetooth profileSBC
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • AAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB

Features

Sony MDR-ZX330BTSony MDR-ZX330BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyesyes

Power

Sony MDR-ZX330BTSony MDR-ZX330BT
Sony WH-CH500Sony WH-CH500
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery recharge time4.0 h4.5 h
Battery life30.0 h20.0 h
Standby time300.0 h200.0 h

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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