SoundPEATS Cove Pro
SoundPEATS
83 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDR-ZX110
Sony
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SoundPEATS Cove Pro
No customer feedback yet
Sony MDR-ZX110
78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Sound quality 5
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Comfort 4
Portability 3
Bass performance 3
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Specifications
| SoundPEATS Cove Pro | Sony MDR-ZX110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Rubber |
| Headband | stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 12 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony MDR-ZX110 Closed Supra-Aural Dome Stereo Headphones, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 95 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 11 hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 7★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | No |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | SOUNDPEATS APP | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
SoundPEATS Cove Pro
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
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)
Verdict
Winner: SoundPEATS Cove Pro
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 34 specs.