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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Philips Fidelio X2HR offers very good overall sound quality, a spacious soundstage, and excellent comfort, making them ideal for music and TV where detailed audio and comfort for long sessions matter. They have an open enclosure, which means sound will leak and others could hear what you're listening to, thus they're not suited for noisy environments or recording studios. They also lack wireless capability, but they do have a detachable cable. The Sony MDR-ZX110, while more budget-friendly and portable with a foldable design, provides only fair sound quality and may not be as comfortable. They have a closed design for better noise isolation but don't expect active noise cancellation. Neither are suitable for exercise or have advanced features like wireless connectivity or active noise cancelling; your choice should reflect whether your priority is higher sound quality and comfort (Philips) or budget-friendliness and portability (Sony). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very 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 Philips Fidelio X2HR.
Key differences
Music
9.3
7.6
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is good.
Gaming
7.0
5.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
3.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the Philips Fidelio X2HR is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
6.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for noise reduction, though the Sony MDR-ZX110 is somewhat better.
Cost
$148
$10
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$100
$150
$200
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $148 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$148 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 3.9/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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) | 390 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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