Sony MDR-ZX110
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-ZX110
The Sony ZX Series wired on-ear headphones deliver impressive sound quality with solid bass and clear mids for under $20, making them a great value. Users praise their lightweight, foldable design and comfortable fit for extended wear, though some note the headband lacks padding and the plastic construction feels cheap and creaky. Overall, they are recommended as reliable budget headphones for daily use, commuting, or desk work.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Lightweight and foldable design
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Strong bass and clear mids
- Good value under $20
Cons
- Unpadded headband causes discomfort
- Cheap plastic construction creaks
- Earcup foam deteriorates and flakes
- Bass distorts at maximum volume
- Glossy finish attracts fingerprints
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Sony MDR-ZX110 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.17 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Rubber | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 12 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-ZX110 Closed Supra-Aural Dome Stereo Headphones, Black | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 1★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | No | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-ZX110
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony MDR-ZX110 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
