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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for versatility and better microphone quality for calls and meetings, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless would suit you, as they have a boom mic and are rated excellent for mic quality. They are more expensive but offer wireless connectivity, dynamic drivers, and are better for extended use due to higher comfort. However, they're not optimized for portability. On the other hand, the Sony MDR-ZX110 are budget-friendly wired headphones with a compact, foldable design, making them more portable. They provide basic sound quality and are suitable if you prefer a simple, affordable option without the need for a high-quality microphone or wireless features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.6
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
5.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.3
3.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
6.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Battery
60.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Sony MDR-ZX110 does not have a battery.
Cost
$79
$10
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Sony MDR-ZX110 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 3.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 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 | 9/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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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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