Sony ZX Series MDR-ZX110
The 30mm dynamic drivers and 12Hz–22kHz frequency range deliver neutral, wide-spectrum audio suited for monitoring, while the 120g foldable design ensures effortless portability. Its closed supra-aural build provides effective passive isolation at an entry-level price point. These headphones are best for budget-conscious studio beginners needing a lightweight, wired reference headphone for tracking and casual mixing.
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 24
open closed back closed
32 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 48 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | cushioned |
| Headband | self-adjusting headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Freq Min | 12 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 24 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-ZX110 Closed Supra-Aural Dome Stereo Headphones, White |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony ZX Series MDR-ZX110 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JBL Tune 670NC | TOZO HT3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 42 | 40 | 32 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 24 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 70 | 90 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony ZX Series MDR-ZX110 | 32 | 14.9 | 33.7 | 55.5 | 46 | 87.1 | 18.9 | 59.1 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.2 | 82.7 | 75.6 | 98.1 | 91.3 | 44.4 | 98.4 | 95.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.2 | 99.3 | 94.3 | 99 | 76.5 | 51.9 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.2 | 64.1 | 75.6 | 84.9 | 94.3 | 87.1 | 99.2 | 98.6 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 89.8 | 82.7 | 94.3 | 98.6 | 97.8 | 51.9 | 96.8 | 95.1 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 94.2 | 82.7 | 90.8 | 100 | 91.3 | 87.1 | 95.9 | 89.8 |
Usage Scores
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