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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value sound quality, especially for music listening, and have the budget, the HifiMan Sundara, with their planar drivers and excellent overall sound, would be better. They have an open enclosure type which provides a more natural soundstage but isn't great for noisy environments and lacks noise isolation. The Sundara are less suited for exercise, as they are not sweatproof and are bulky. They require an amplifier for best performance, increasing overall cost and limiting portability. In contrast, the Sony MDR-ZX110 are budget-friendly, on-ear headphones with closed enclosures providing some noise isolation. They're more compact, foldable, and don't require additional equipment, making them a practical choice for casual use, travel, and if you're on a tight budget. However, their sound and build quality are lower, and they're not as comfortable for long listening sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
- Excellent for music
- 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 HifiMan Sundara.
Key differences
Music
9.3
7.6
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is good.
Gaming
7.2
5.9
The HifiMan Sundara is good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
3.0
The HifiMan Sundara and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the HifiMan Sundara is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.3
The HifiMan Sundara is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
6.9
The HifiMan Sundara 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 HifiMan Sundara are both poor for noise reduction, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Cost
$279
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Sundara has a price of $279 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.2
6.0
The HifiMan Sundara has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Sundara | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$279 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 394.6 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | July 2023
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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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