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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and primarily use headphones for casual music listening or watching videos, the Sony MDR-ZX110 could be a cost-effective option. However, the KZ ZSN Pro would be a better choice for higher sound quality and comfort, especially if you enjoy listening to well-balanced audio and if you're willing to spend a bit more. The KZ ZSN Pro also has a detachable cable, which can be a significant advantage for durability and future replacement. For active use, such as during exercise, neither of these might be ideal, but for static listening sessions, the KZ's are likely to provide a more enjoyable experience. Keep in mind that neither option supports wireless connectivity or has active noise cancelling, so they might not be the best for noisy environments or if you prefer the convenience of wireless earbuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the KZ ZSN Pro.
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
4.3
The KZ ZSN Pro and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the KZ ZSN Pro is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.4
6.9
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Cost
$25
$10
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The KZ ZSN Pro has a price of $25 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The KZ ZSN Pro has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.6
The KZ ZSN Pro and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both good for music.
Gaming
6.0
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro to be only fair for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
3.1
3.0
The KZ ZSN Pro and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
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| KZ ZSN Pro | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.2/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 3.9/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
Sony MDR-ZX110
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Audio.org
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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