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Updated April 11, 2024·
If wireless convenience and better overall sound quality are priorities, go for the JBL Tune 710BT, as they offer wireless connectivity and longer battery life. They are also suitable for air travel with active noise cancelling to reduce ambient noise. However, if budget is a key factor and you don't mind a wired connection, the Sony MDR-ZX110 are more affordable and foldable for easy storage, but they lack wireless features, have no noise cancellation, and offer lower build and sound quality. Neither is optimal for gaming or TV due to latency issues. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
Very good for air travel
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.1/10
7.6/10
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is good for music, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Gaming
5.3/10
5.9/10
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and JBL Tune 710BT are both poor for gaming, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.5/10
3.0/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for phone calls, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9/10
4.3/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
6.9/10
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
5.3/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Battery
50.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life. The Sony MDR-ZX110 does not have a battery.
Cost
$63
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The JBL Tune 710BT has a price of $63 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.0/10
6.0/10
The JBL Tune 710BT has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
"We are facing headphones that are comfortable to use with a foldable and lightweight design, which is combined with 40mm dynamic drivers and a multipoint Bluetooth connection, which makes them versatile and a good option for day-to-day use, whether for listening music, podcasts, audiobooks, or videos."
"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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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