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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and exercise use, the Jabra Elite Active 75t earbuds are sweatproof, offer excellent noise isolation, and are ideal for active lifestyles with their secure fit. However, they have a higher cost. On the other hand, the Sony MDR-ZX110 headphones are a budget-friendly option with a wired connection, which means you won't have to worry about battery life, but they lack features such as noise cancellation and are not tailored for sports or exercise. The Jabra offers a more modern feature set including app controls and optimized performance for both Android and Apple devices, but if you're looking for a more affordable and straightforward listening experience without the need for wireless technology, the Sony could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.5
7.6
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0
5.9
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2
3.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
4.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.3
6.9
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Sony MDR-ZX110 does not have a battery.
Cost
$230
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $230 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Sony MDR-ZX110 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 3.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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