Truefree HF-10
Sony MDR-ZX110
What Buyers Say
Truefree HF-10
The Truefree HF-10 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, especially for glasses wearers, and impressive sound quality that rivals much more expensive models. Users highlight the effective noise cancellation, long battery life, and useful app features like EQ adjustments and game mode. Minor drawbacks include a tight clamp force out of the box, heat buildup during extended use, and the inability to use Bluetooth while charging via USB-C.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
- Impressive sound quality for the price
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Useful companion app with EQ and game mode
Cons
- Tight clamp force out of the box
- Heat buildup during extended use
- Bluetooth disabled while charging via USB-C
- No carrying case included
- Mediocre microphone in noisy environments
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
Scores
Specifications
| Truefree HF-10 | Sony MDR-ZX110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Rubber |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 12 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Truefree HF10 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth 6.0 ANC Headset, 125 Hours Playtime, Spatial Audio, Deep Bass, App Custom EQ, Dual Connection, Comfort Fit Ear Cups | Sony MDR-ZX110 Closed Supra-Aural Dome Stereo Headphones, Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 125 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 8 hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | No |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Truefree App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Truefree HF-10
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %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
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.