Sony MDR-ZX110
Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81
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
Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81
The Tribit headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their clear sound, strong bass, and comfortable fit. Users highlight the excellent value for the price, long battery life, and thoughtful features like the transparency mode. A few minor complaints mention the volume control and an initial background noise that was fixed with a firmware update.
Pros
- Clear and detailed sound
- Strong bass without muddiness
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent value for money
- Long battery life (110 hours)
Cons
- Volume control disliked by some
- Initial background noise in ANC mode (fixed by update)
Scores
Specifications
| Sony MDR-ZX110 | Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Rubber | protein leather, memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 12 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-ZX110 Closed Supra-Aural Dome Stereo Headphones, Black | Tribit Wireless Over-Ear Headphones QuietPlus 81, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth 6.0 Headset, 110H Playtime, 6 Custom EQ via App, Deep Bass, Foldable, Comfortable, Lightweight for Travel |
| Surround | — | Tribit Wireless Over-Ear Headphones QuietPlus 81, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth 6.0 Headset, 110H Playtime, 6 Custom EQ via App, Deep Bass, Foldable, Comfortable, Lightweight for Travel | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 110 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours of playtime |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 5★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | No | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | TRIBIT app |
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)
Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.
