Sony ZX-Series MDR-ZX110
Sony
33 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony ZX-Series MDR-ZX110 | Soundcore Life Q20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 4★ |
| Freq Min | 12 Hz★ | 16 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-ZX110 Closed Supra-Aural Dome Stereo Headphones, Black | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | soundcore App |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | soundcore app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony ZX-Series MDR-ZX110
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.