Sony ZX Series MDRZX310APB.CE7

Sony ZX Series MDRZX310APB.CE7

Sony
59 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q20

Soundcore Life Q20

Soundcore
90 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Sony
69
Soundcore
88
Gaming
Sony
60
Soundcore
82
Work
Sony
47
Soundcore
78
Music
Sony
51
Soundcore
74
Commute
Sony
43
Soundcore
72
Studio
Sony
53
Soundcore
71
Calls
Sony
40
Soundcore
66

Specifications

Sony ZX Series MDRZX310APB.CE7Soundcore Life Q20
Design
Form Factoron-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.13 kg★0.26 kg
Ear CushionRubbermemory foam
Headband—memory foam
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size30 mm40 mm★
Drivers—4★
Freq Min10 Hz★16 Hz
Freq Max24 kHz40 kHz★
Impedance24 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB105 dB★
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
CodecsSony ZX Series MDR-ZX310AP Stereo Headset, In-Line Mic, 30mm Dome-Type Drivers, L-Type Stereo Mini Plug, BlackFoldable 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 Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable—✗
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m1.2000000476837158 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✓★✗
AppSmart Key appsoundcore app
Gaming Mode—✗
Water Resistance—Water-Resistant

Pros & Cons

Sony ZX Series MDRZX310APB.CE7

  • Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (65th 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

Pricing

Sony ZX Series MDRZX310APB.CE7 is CA$20 cheaper (1.5x less).

Sony ZX Series MDRZX310APB.CE7

Soundcore Life Q20

Verdict

★ Winner: Soundcore Life Q20

Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.

Soundcore Life Q20 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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