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Updated April 11, 2024·
If sound quality for music and calls and a durable build are priorities, the Earfun Wave Pro should be your choice, as it offers excellent performance for those needs; moreover, it provides great noise isolation and a very good mic, convenient for noisy environments or work calls. It's suitable for home use with good sound across music, TV, and gaming. For tight budgets, the Sony MDR-ZX110 may be appealing, though it has lower overall sound quality and comfort, and the lack of a microphone limits its use for calls and meetings. The Sony's on-ear design might not be as comfortable for long listening sessions, and without wireless capabilities, it's less versatile than the Earfun which supports both wireless and wired connections and includes modern features like active noise canceling, a low latency mode for gaming, and LDAC for higher quality audio over Bluetooth. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Key differences
Music
7.0
7.6
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and Earfun Wave Pro are both good for music, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.7
5.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0
3.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
4.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
6.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Sony MDR-ZX110 does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$10
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Sony MDR-ZX110 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 3.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audio.org
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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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