Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
Zildjian
66 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen 1224400
Bang & Olufsen
13 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
82 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Zildjian ALCHEM-E headphones receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, robust build, and effective noise cancellation. Users appreciate the personalized hearing adjustment and long battery life, though some find the clamping force too strong for larger heads and the ear cups slightly small. The unique design and responsive customer service are also highlighted as major positives.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Personalized hearing adjustment
- Long battery life
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Strong clamping force for large heads
- Small ear cup openings
- Occlusion effect when moving
- Gold knob design is tacky
- No transparency mode
Sound quality 8
Build quality 6
Noise cancellation 5
Comfort 6
Battery life 4
Design 5
Bang & Olufsen 1224400
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022 | Bang & Olufsen 1224400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | — |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette | — |
| Headband | soft leatherette padding | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 4700 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | 2 Levels | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 45 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 680 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Zildjian | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Bang & Olufsen 1224400
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP00220.168score per dollar
vs
Bang & Olufsen 12244000.008score per dollar
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022 offers 21.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
Scores 66 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.
