Sony MDR-ZX110NC review
On ear noise cancelling headphone. Priced at $79.
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We recommend models with an overall score of 70% or above.
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CHOICE Expert Rating
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This overall score is made up of listening with noise-cancelling on (30%), listening quality (30%), listening with noise-cancelling off (15%), comfort (15%) and durability (10%) scores.
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Sound quality score
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This score is an assessment by a listening panel of the audio quality of the headphones when reproducing music, regardless of the noise-cancelling or isolation effectiveness.
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Listening score – NC on
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We test the headphone's sound isolation effect with noise cancelling feature turned on.
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Listening score – NC off
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We test the headphone's sound isolation effect with noise cancelling feature turned off.
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Comfort score
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Takes into account placing in or on ear, removing from ear, potential to accidentally fall out of ear, restrictiveness of the wire, suitability for left-handed users as well as those with weak grip, limited sight, limited hearing and colour-blindness.
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Durability score
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Our testers rate the quality of the material used in construction and any areas of obvious concern. They also stress test the cables to replicate getting caught on arms or around the neck and to make sure they're strong enough, and perform a tangle assessment.
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Battery life (hours)
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Measured in hours. Note, turning off noise cancellation can increase battery life in some models.
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Availability
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'Tested' means you ought to be able to find this in retailers. We check availability every time we test, which is about 3 to 4 times a year. 'Discontinued' means you may have trouble finding this product, however it may be available online locally or overseas. CHOICE publishes information on discontinued products as members have expressed interest in older models.
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Price
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In $AUD as supplied by manufacturers.
- $79
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Wired/wireless type
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Wired headphones connect to your device or stereo via a cable. Wireless headphones connect via WiFi or Bluetooth, but have a band or cable connecting each can/bud. True wireless headphones connect via WiFi or Bluetooth and do not have a cable connecting each earbud (such as the Apple AirPods.
- Wired
- Headphones fold
- Fold up and into the headband
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Transport bag
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Is a travel case included.
- No
- Battery type
- 1 x AAA
- Cable length (cm)
- 120
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Weight with cable (g)
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This measurement includes the cable and control unit.
- 161
- Bluetooth
- No
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Detachable cable
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Some models include a 3.5mm jack and cable, so you can alternate between wired and wireless connectivity. This cable can be removed.
- No
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Has controls on headphone or cable
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Control on the cable or headphone for volume, pause/play, stop or taking a phone call.
- Yes
- Type of controls
- Volume +/-
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Can be used to take phone calls
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Whether the models on test can take a phone call, either through wireless Bluetooth or via a cable connection.
- Yes
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Supports mobile assistant
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Headphones with this feature can be used to communicate with a digital assistant such as Ok Google, Alexa, Bixby or Cortana.
- Not stated
- USB charging cable supplied
- No
- Adapter for aeroplane use
- Yes