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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're prioritizing high-quality sound for music, gaming, and calls, the EPOS PC38X would be a better choice despite the higher price, as it offers excellent overall sound and best-in-class mic quality. However, it lacks wireless capabilities and active noise cancelling, making it less portable and less suitable for noisy environments or travel. On the other hand, the Sony MDR-ZX110 is much more affordable and portable with a foldable design, but offers lower sound quality and lacks a microphone suited for clear calls. Neither option supports low latency or codecs like AAC, important for some users for high fidelity audio or syncing audio with video. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent 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 EPOS PC38X.
Key differences
Music
9.5
7.6
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is good.
Gaming
10.0
5.9
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
10.0
3.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.3
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
6.9
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and EPOS PC38X are both poor for noise reduction, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Cost
$125
$10
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The EPOS PC38X has a price of $125 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The EPOS PC38X has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the Sony MDR-ZX110 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$125 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 3.9/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 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) | 249.4 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
Sony MDR-ZX110
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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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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