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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for premium sound quality, comfort, and features like active noise cancelling and a high-quality microphone for calls, the Bose 700 would be the better choice. These headphones are especially good for air travel and offer an excellent noise isolation experience. However, they come at a premium price. On the other hand, if you're on a budget and need something basic for casual listening without wireless capabilities, the Sony MDR-ZX110 could suffice. Their sound and build quality are fair, but they lack many of the features that the Bose offers, such as wireless connectivity and an app for customization. Keep in mind the Sony headphones also have a lower comfort rating, which might be important depending on how long you plan to wear them at a time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the Bose 700.
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
5.9
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and Bose 700 are both poor for gaming, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.3
3.0
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.3
The Bose 700 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
6.9
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair for TV and video, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Battery
20.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Sony MDR-ZX110 does not have a battery.
Cost
$299
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Bose 700 has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.6
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and Bose 700 are both good for music.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 3.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Bose 700
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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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