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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value excellent sound quality and comfort during long listening sessions, the 1More Triple Driver earbuds would be a better choice, as they offer superior overall sound quality and comfort. However, they are more expensive, do not feature wireless capability, and are not suited for exercise due to lack of sweat resistance. On the other hand, if you are on a tight budget and need a basic pair of headphones for casual listening, the Sony MDR-ZX110 headphones are more affordable, though they offer lower sound quality and comfort. Neither option is designed for lossless codec support or low latency, making them less ideal for audiophiles or gaming purposes. Both lack active noise cancelling, which might be important if you want to use them in noisy environments like air travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Triple Driver
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the 1More Triple Driver.
Key differences
Gaming
8.5/10
5.9/10
The 1More Triple Driver is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
3.0/10
The 1More Triple Driver and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the 1More Triple Driver is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
4.3/10
The 1More Triple Driver and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the 1More Triple Driver is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8/10
6.9/10
The 1More Triple Driver is good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
5.3/10
The 1More Triple Driver is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Cost
$55
$10
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The 1More Triple Driver has a price of $55 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.3/10
6.0/10
The 1More Triple Driver has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
"For under $99 USD this has a good sound that, when paired with the build quality and design, makes for a solid pair of everyday buds. Should you get them? If you’re tired of buying cheap earbuds and want to treat yourself to something a little nicer, I say go for it."
"My opinion about Sony MDR ZX110 is they are the best budget headphones of Sony with top-class sound. Clear vocals, great bass, and balanced sound with low sound distortion. The treble could be sharper, but it's ok. 30 mm neodymium dynamic drivers give clear and precise audio, and an inline remote with a mic give decent call quality. Closed-Back Design also helps to improve sound performance."
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About 1More
Music lovers, young or old, frugal or affluent, deserve to hear music as it was meant to be heard, as the artist intended it to be heard. Everyone deserves to hear more. That’s how 1More, a China based company, describes their mission. Their products are all tuned by Luca Bignardi, a sound engineer who’s worked side by side with artists such as Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli, in an effort to offer premium quality audio devices at midrange prices.
About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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