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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize microphone quality, comfort, and durability for extended gaming sessions or calls, the HyperX Cloud II would be the better choice despite being more expensive. They are also superior for gaming and offer virtual surround sound, which can enhance your audio experience. On the other hand, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option primarily for casual listening, and can sacrifice some sound quality and build, the Sony MDR-ZX110 might suffice. They are lightweight and foldable, making them more portable, but they lack features like active noise cancelling and have a shorter cable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- 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 HyperX Cloud II.
Key differences
Gaming
8.6
5.9
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.5
3.0
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
4.3
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
6.9
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The HyperX Cloud II is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Cost
$93
$10
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $93 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
10.0
6.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.6
The HyperX Cloud II and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both good for music.
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How the HyperX Cloud II and the Sony MDR-ZX110 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HyperX Cloud II | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$93 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 3.9/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
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 HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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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