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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option to use during exercise or travel with decent mic quality and without the hassle of wires, the Jlab Go Air Sport earbuds fit the bill; they are sweatproof and have ear hooks for a secure fit. However, sound quality for music and other content is not their strength. The Sony MDR-ZX110 headphones, on the other hand, are wired, less portable, and lack features like sweat resistance and a microphone, but they offer a better listening experience for music, with a more reliable build although they aren't as comfortable for long sessions. Neither option is ideal for gaming or TV due to latency issues or immersive listening due to the limited soundstage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.6/10
7.6/10
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is good for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Gaming
5.4/10
5.9/10
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for gaming, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
3.0/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
4.3/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.8/10
6.9/10
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
5.3/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Sony MDR-ZX110 does not have a battery.
Cost
$30
$10
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $30 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.0/10
6.0/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
"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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