Sony ZX Series MDR-ZX110AP
The 30mm dynamic drivers push a bass-forward sound with a 12Hz–22kHz response, housed in a foldable, 120g frame that survives daily commutes. A gold-plated 3.5mm plug and an in-line remote add reliable connectivity and easy music or call control without reaching for your device. These wired on-ears suit commuters and budget-focused listeners who prioritize lightweight portability and boosted lows, though the call quality is limited for frequent voice use.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- Q1 202152/100
Buyers praised sound quality and comfort, but reported ear pad peeling, comfort loss, and poor noise cancellation.
- Excellent sound quality and comfort for the price.
- Ear pads peel and crumble within months, causing discomfort.
- Noise cancellation is ineffective for commuting and travel.
- Build quality issues: plastic cover pops out.
- Q4 201950/100
Buyers praised comfort and bass, but reported reliability issues like earpiece failure and folding cup weakness.
- Light, comfortable, and great bass with sale value.
- Right earpiece failed within months, brand trust broken.
- Folding ear cups break easily and lack replacement parts.
- Loved color and size but missed volume control.
- Q4 201833/100
Buyers found them a decent budget option but reported one side failing within days or months, with poor sound quality and short warranty.
- One side stops working shortly after purchase.
- Lasted 10 months then died; warranty only 90 days.
- Sound quality not up to par for the price.
- Good budget alternative but lacks clear spec info.
- Q1 201863/100
Buyers praised sound quality and bass for the price, but comfort issues and one reliability problem were noted.
- Great sound quality and deep bass for the price.
- Uncomfortable padding causes pain after 30 minutes.
- One headset failed after a couple of months.
- Lightweight and more comfortable than pricier alternatives.
Based on 34 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 | soft cushioned |
| Headband | self-adjusting headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 12 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 24 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-ZX110AP Extra Bass Closed Dynamic Smartphone Headset, SmartKey, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | SmartKey |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony ZX Series MDR-ZX110AP | JBL Tune 670NC | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT3 | QCY H3 PRO | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 37 |
| Impedance Ohms | 24 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 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 | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 70 | 60 | 90 | 55 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony ZX Series MDR-ZX110AP | 33.3 | 53.5 | 37.4 | 64.7 | 51.4 | 90.8 | 4.6 | 74.3 | 38.2 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.8 | 81.7 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95 | 88.8 | 89.1 | 100 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 96 | 91.2 | 89.2 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 91.7 | 88.8 | 96 | 99.1 | 98.1 | 61.2 | 96 | 97.5 | 94.7 |
| QCY H3 PRO Compare | 98.4 | 87 | 93.3 | 93.5 | 91 | 61.2 | 92.9 | 98.9 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare | 95 | 83.9 | 37.4 | 96.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 0 | 97.2 | 82.9 |
