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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need wireless earbuds for exercise, travel, and don't mind compromising on call quality and suitability for gaming, the JLab Go Air Pop would suit you, as they're affordable, sweatproof, and very portable with a long battery life. However, if you prefer headphones for a stable fit and potentially better durability without the need for battery power, the Sony MDR-ZX110 might be better, though you'll lose out on wireless convenience and they offer less comfort and portability. Neither are optimal for high-quality music listening or calls, but both are cost-effective choices for basic use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the JLab Go Air Pop.
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.6
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and JLab Go Air Pop are both good for music, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.0
3.0
The JLab Go Air Pop and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
4.3
The JLab Go Air Pop and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.1
6.9
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and JLab Go Air Pop are both only fair for TV and video, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.3
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Sony MDR-ZX110 does not have a battery.
Cost
$25
$10
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Gaming
5.5
5.9
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for gaming.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Sony MDR-ZX110 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab Go Air Pop | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 3.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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SoundGuys
Sam Smart | August 2023
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
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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 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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