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Sony MDR ZX660AP Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Sony MDR ZX660AP Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony MDR ZX660AP
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

▲Better than 53% of headphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 56%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.1

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.5

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 60%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 81%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sony MDR ZX660AP

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.1

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.5

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
Sony MDR ZX660AP has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 77.3% of products in this category.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Sony
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
193 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 193 g, lighter than 58.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Sony MDR ZX660AP vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 24 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (134 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    134 dB vs 110 dB
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 11.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (193 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    193 g vs 218 g
  • 5.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sony MDR ZX660AP
    the average pair of headphones
    Sony MDR ZX660AP has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.46 vs 8).
    8.46 vs 8
  • 11.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (193 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    193 g vs 218 g
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 24 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (134 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    134 dB vs 110 dB
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 2 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 30 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    30 mm vs 60 mm
  • 16 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (28 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    28 mm vs 44 mm
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 30 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    30 mm vs 60 mm
  • 16 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (28 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    28 mm vs 44 mm
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
KPTechChannel
≈ estimated
09/08/2015
Long-term review · comfort, sound and build
Verdict
Sony MDR-ZX660AP is a very good pair with a comfortable fit and clear sound, offering good value for the money.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Sony MDR ZX660AP

  • Deep and punchy bass response that doesn't easily distort at high volumes
  • Lightweight and portable design with swiveling earcups for easier storage
  • Durable build featuring a rigid metal headband for increased stability
  • Flat, serrated cable that effectively resists tangling during daily use
  • Excellent value for money, often described as 'punching above its weight'
  • Highly efficient 40mm drivers that provide loud, clear audio even from mobile devices
  • Clear in-line microphone performance for phone calls and online gaming

What customers don't like about Sony MDR ZX660AP

  • Lacks integrated volume controls on the in-line remote
  • Weak headband grip can cause the headphones to slide during active movement
  • Pronounced bass can sometimes override the midrange, leading to a loss of detail
  • On-ear design may become uncomfortable or cause ear fatigue during long sessions
  • Minimal passive noise isolation in very loud environments like busy streets
  • The leatherette material on the headband can peel or lose color over time

Verdict

The Sony MDR-ZX660AP is a lightweight, on-ear wired headset featuring 40mm neodymium driver units with a broad frequency response of 5Hz to 25,000Hz and a sensitivity of 104dB/mW. It is characterized by its Beat Response Control technology for tight bass, a 1.2m tangle-free flat cable with a 4-wire L/R separated ground to reduce crosstalk, and a smartphone-compatible in-line remote and microphone. Main pros include its durable stainless steel slider headband, highly efficient sound output, and versatile compatibility with mobile devices and gaming consoles. However, notable cons include a lack of dedicated on-cord volume controls and a bass-heavy profile that can sometimes subdue midrange clarity.

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