Sony ZX Series MDRZX110/BLK
The 30mm neodymium drivers and Acoustic Bass Booster technology emphasize bass-heavy sound within a 12Hz-22kHz frequency range. Weighing just 119g with a foldable design and 3.9-foot tangle-free cord, it prioritizes grab-and-go portability at a budget price. These headphones are best for casual listeners who want a lightweight, wired, on-ear option for bass-driven music and simple daily use, not for studio monitoring or calls.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202685/100
Buyers praised the sound quality and value but noted cheap materials causing creaking and flaking foam. Comfort is fine for short use, but the headband lacks padding.
- Excellent sound quality for the price, with clear mids and solid bass.
- Plastic construction is very creaky and loud, distracting from audio.
- Lightweight and foldable, but headband is uncomfortable for longer sessions.
- Earcup foam and vinyl break down and flake after a few months of use.
- Q2 2021100/100
Buyers praised the headphones for their fit, sound quality, and compact design. One parent reported their child loves them, though they did not test them personally.
- Sound quality is good.
- Fit is perfect and compact.
- Lightweight, suitable for toddlers.
- Overall recommendation from a parent.
- Q4 201967/100
Mixed reviews: one praises quality and comfort, another reports audio failure after two days.
- Comfortable and lightweight with crisp audio quality.
- Audio stopped working within two days; product deemed waste of money.
- Good style and brand quality appreciated.
- Q2 201980/100
Buyers praised sound quality, comfort, and foldability. Some noted a short cable and lack of noise cancellation.
- Sound quality is exceptional for the price.
- Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear.
- Foldable design makes storage and portability easy.
- Cable is too short for some users.
- Q4 201733/100
One reviewer praised sound quality and comfort, but two others reported major issues: misleading info about stylus support and a broken unit that couldn't be returned.
- Product arrived broken (blown speaker), return window expired due to long PC repair time.
- Incorrect information about stylus compatibility, leading to wasted purchase.
- Excellent sound quality for price, comfortable for extended wear.
- Overall dissatisfaction leading to brand boycott (Dell).
- Q2 201567/100
Buyers praised sound quality and comfort (without earrings), but noted a short cord and one unit failing after 4 months.
- Great sound quality and comfort when earrings removed.
- Cord is too short with no length spec on packaging or site.
- One side stopped working after 4 months, reliability concern.
- Earpieces press on earrings, causing discomfort for some users.
Based on 205 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Freq Min | 12 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 24 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-ZX110 Closed Supra-Aural Dome Stereo Headphones, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 1.19 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | No |
| Touch Controls | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony ZX Series MDRZX110/BLK | TOZO HT2 | Truefree HF-10 | HAYLOU S30 | SoundPEATS Cove Pro | QCY H3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 24 | 32 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | - |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 125 | 80 | 95 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony ZX Series MDRZX110/BLK | 32.1 | 18.1 | 35 | 55 | 44.7 | 87.7 | 37.4 | 42.5 | 87.5 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 87.1 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 93.4 | 85.3 | 95.7 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 81 | 87.1 | 95 | 93.9 |
| HAYLOU S30 Compare | 93.4 | 99.7 | 77.8 | 99.1 | 96.2 | 46.5 | 70.7 | 98.5 | 98.4 |
| SoundPEATS Cove Pro Compare | 98 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 91.4 | 98.1 | 87.7 | 0 | 86.1 | 67.2 |
| QCY H3 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 35 | 86.8 | 87.1 | 87.7 | 87.1 | 95 | 87.5 |
Price
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