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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and calls, the Moondrop Chu earbuds would be a better choice as they offer very good overall sound and mic quality. They also provide a good fit for various listening situations including gaming. However, they lack wireless capabilities, which might limit mobility. On the other hand, the Sony MDR-ZX110 headphones are less expensive, foldable for easy storage, and might be better for casual use due to their on-ear design, though they may not match the Moondrop in sound quality. Neither has active noise cancelling, so if that's important for travel or noisy environments, you might want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the Moondrop Chu.
Key differences
Gaming
8.0
5.9
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
3.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
4.3
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
6.9
The Moondrop Chu is good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The Moondrop Chu is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Cost
$18
$10
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Moondrop Chu has a price of $18 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Moondrop Chu has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.9
7.6
The Moondrop Chu and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both good for music.
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How the Moondrop Chu and the Sony MDR-ZX110 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Chu | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$18 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.9/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 3.9/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | N/A | |
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2022
"These budget buds put the pressure on those premium priced in-ear monitors to really justify the cost disparity. Offering excellent sound quality at any price, the Moondrop Chu is both a perfect entry into the audio enthusiast hobby, and an all around good pick for music fans."
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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 Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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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