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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless connectivity, longer battery life, and the convenience of foldability and on-ear control, the Marshall Major IV would be the better choice, despite being at a higher price point. They provide excellent mic quality for calls and active noise cancelling for a quieter experience during air travel. Meanwhile, the Sony MDR-ZX110, while significantly cheaper, offers only basic wired functionality and fair sound quality, without the additional features of the Marshall headphones. If your use is casual, limited to music listening without the need for portability or noise cancellation, the Sony headphones could offer significant savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.6
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.8
3.0
The Marshall Major IV and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
4.3
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
6.9
The Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Sony MDR-ZX110 does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$10
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Marshall Major IV has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.9
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and Marshall Major IV are both poor for gaming.
Noise Reduction
5.6
5.3
The Marshall Major IV and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Sony MDR-ZX110 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | 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 | 6.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 3.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | 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 | 5.7/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Marshall Major IV
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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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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