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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for high-quality sound for music listening in a quiet environment and don't mind the higher price, the AKG K712 Pro is a great choice; their open design offers a very good soundstage. However, keep in mind they lack a microphone and aren't portable. In contrast, the Sony MDR-ZX110 is much more affordable and foldable for easier transport, suitable for casual use. But, it provides fair sound quality and poor comfort, making it less ideal for long listening sessions. Neither model is recommended for exercise or noisy environments, but the Sony's closed design offers some noise isolation compared to the open AKG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the AKG K712 Pro.
Key differences
Gaming
7.0
5.9
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
3.0
The AKG K712 Pro and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the AKG K712 Pro is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.3
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
6.9
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Cost
$659
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.6
The AKG K712 Pro and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both good for music.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 3.9/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Headfonics
Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
Sony MDR-ZX110
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Audio.org | December 2022
"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 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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