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Sony MDR-ZX110

SonyMusic headset

MDR-ZX110

Released 14 February 2014.6Retailer pageksdenki.com/shop/g/g4905524937732Read 15 October 2026Search results show K's Denki Japan listing a release date of 2014-02-14 and Tsukumo Japan listing February 2014. The pages timed out when opened, so the dates come from the search result text. A review site also says the model launched in 2014. The month is approximate. Last checked 21 October 2026.

Form factor
On-ear
Audio connections
Analog
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available

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General

Series
ZX3Retailer pagecdw.com/product/sony-mdr-zx110-b-zx-headphones-black/3602026Read 15 October 2026CDW calls it a ZX Series on-ear headphone.
Model numbers
MDR-ZX110, MDRZX110/BLK3Retailer pagecdw.com/product/sony-mdr-zx110-b-zx-headphones-black/3602026Read 15 October 2026CDW lists manufacturer number MDRZX110/BLK for the black model in the US.
GTIN / EAN
027242867086, 4905524937732, 49055249377636Retailer pageksdenki.com/shop/g/g4905524937732Read 15 October 2026The product URL carries the code 4905524937732 and the search result title is MDR-ZX110 W, so this is the Japan white model. The page itself timed out when opened. The code is a valid EAN-13.11Retailer pageamazon.com/Sony-MDRZX110-BLK-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00NJ2M33IRead 21 October 2026Item details: UPC 027242867086, item model number MDRZX110/BLK, manufacturer Sony. This is the US black model. The code is a valid UPC-A.13Retailer pageksdenki.com/shop/g/g4905524937763Read 21 October 2026The product URL carries the code 4905524937763 and the search result title is MDR-ZX110 P, so this is the Japan pink model. A Joshin listing URL carries the same code. The page itself was not opened. The code is a valid EAN-13.
Announced
21 January 201410Press articlephileweb.com/news/d-av/201401/21/34423.htmlRead 21 October 2026Phile-web news of 21 January 2014 reports that Sony will sell the MDR-ZX310 and MDR-ZX110 from 14 February. The announcement day is taken from the article date.
Status
Available2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026The Sony Japan page lists the headphones at an open price and 2,420 yen at the Sony Store with a purchase button.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
JP, US2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Sony Japan product page with a yen price and a purchase button, so the model is sold in Japan.3Retailer pagecdw.com/product/sony-mdr-zx110-b-zx-headphones-black/3602026Read 15 October 2026CDW sells the black model MDRZX110/BLK in the US. The Sony USA support and specification pages list the model too.
Colours
Black, White, Pink2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Three colours: black (B), pink (P) and white (W).
Segment
Music2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Sold as stereo headphones for music listening in the Sony Japan headphone range. The page has no gaming or office positioning.

Design

Form factor
On-ear5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: type on-ear, closed.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Type: closed dynamic (密閉ダイナミック).4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back.
Wearing style
Headband4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Headband type: adjustable over-head.
Folding
Inward2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Quick-fold mechanism: the housings fold easily and the headphones carry compactly. The page does not give the fold direction. The review source says the ear cups fold inward.4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Foldable: yes. The same table lists Inline controls yes, which does not fit the plain ZX110 and is ignored. The ZX110AP adds a remote and a mic.5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ear cups fold inward to save some space.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes10Press articlephileweb.com/news/d-av/201401/21/34423.htmlRead 21 October 2026Article: the quick-fold mechanism folds without first putting the housings into the swivel state, so the housings swivel and also fold.11Retailer pageamazon.com/Sony-MDRZX110-BLK-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00NJ2M33IRead 21 October 2026Sony brand content on the listing: swivel, folding design, and the swiveling earcup design allows easy storage.
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Type: closed dynamic. Driver unit 30mm dome (CCAW).
Driver size
30mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Driver unit 30mm dome (CCAW).
Drivers per side
14Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Driver count: 1.
Diaphragm material
Not available
Magnet
Neodymium11Retailer pageamazon.com/Sony-MDRZX110-BLK-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00NJ2M33IRead 21 October 2026Bullet: neodymium dynamic drivers. The same bullet prints a driver size of 1.38 in, which disagrees with the maker value of 30 mm (1.18 in) and is not used.12Spec databaseproductindetail.com/ps/sony-mdr-zx110Read 21 October 2026Spec table row Magnet Material: Neodymium.
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min12 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Reproduction frequency band 12Hz-22,000Hz. No tolerance or test standard is given.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
24Ω1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Impedance 24 ohm at 1 kHz.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
98dB1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity 98dB/mW.
Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity is printed per mW.
THD (claimed)
Not available
Max input power
1,000mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Maximum input 1000 mW, a measured value to the IEC standard according to the page footnote.
Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Not available
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026No active noise cancelling.
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Not available
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes
Boost between 1.2 kHz and 5 kHz. The rest of the response is fairly balanced.5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer text under the frequency response graph: apart from the boost between 1.2 kHz and 5 kHz, the response is fairly balanced. The review page does not restate the rig. The site How We Test page says graphs come from a MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. rig with REW software, five averaged measurements, 1/12 smoothing and a flat reference line. The review was last updated in January 2022 and no numeric values are published.
Bass amount
Not available
Treble amount
Not available
Deviation from target
Not available
Consistency between fittings
Not available
Harmonic distortion
Not available
Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
Not available
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
Not available
Battery life (measured, max)
Not available
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Microphone

Microphone
None4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Microphone: no.5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026Microphone: none.
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Not available
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Not available
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute button
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Sidetone
Not available
Adjustable sidetone
Not available
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available

Connectivity

Audio connections
Analog4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Connection type: wired 3.5mm. Headphone jack: yes.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Input plug: gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. SoundGuys lists the connection as wired 3.5 mm.
Cable connector on headset
Fixed cable5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says there is no remote, volume control, inline mic or detachable cable.
Longest included cable
1.2m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cord length approx. 1.2 m, Y-type cord.
Headset USB plug or port
Not available
Audio over USB-C cable
Not available
Passive wired listening
Yes4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Battery: no. A wired headphone with no battery plays without power.
Wireless receiver
None4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Wired headphones with no battery. No wireless receiver exists.
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Not available
Multipoint devices
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Fast pairing
Not available
Base station
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Not available
Connection per platform
Not available
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
Not available
Swappable battery
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
None4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Battery: no. The headphones have no battery and no charging port.
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge time
Not available
Quick charge playback
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

Controls
Not available
Volume control
None5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026No volume control on the cable.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband type
Not available
Headband material
Not available
Frame material
Plastic4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Chassis primary material: plastic.
Ear cup material
Not available
Ear pad material
Synthetic leather4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sony-zx-series-mdr-zx110Read 15 October 2026Ear pad type: synthetic leather.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: the earpads are replaceable and cost around 8 dollars on Amazon. Sony states the same in the manual.7Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4469/44695471M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Page text: optional replacement earpads can be ordered from your nearest authorized Sony retailer or sony.com. The later 2019 manual says replacement parts: earpads.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Earpads7Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4469/44695471M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The manual names earpads as the replacement part. No other part is offered.

Software

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Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
120g(4.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110/spec.htmlRead 15 October 2026Mass approx. 120 g. The footnote says the cord is not included. The maker excludes the cord, so the figure is the headphones without the fixed cord.
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Stereo headphones, Operating instructions, Warranty card9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/headphones-headsets-sound-bars/mdr-zx110/specificationsRead 21 October 2026Sony USA specification page, What is in the box: warranty card and operating instructions. The headphones themselves are added. The same page lists wearing style as Over-ear, Headband, which is not used. Weight 4.23 oz, cord 3.94 ft and the 1.18 in driver agree with the stored values.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
Fixed Y-type cord with L-shaped stereo mini plug1.21
Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-ZX110Read 15 October 2026Spec summary: cord length approx. 1.2 m, cord type Y, L-shaped gold-plated stereo mini plug. The features list a serrated cord that resists tangles, in the colour of the body. The review source says the cable is not detachable.
Carrying case
None5Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/sony-mdr-zx110-reviewRead 15 October 2026No carrying bag comes with the headphones.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
0.25years8Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4557/ac6bc31dd94b0fb1246fa28cb5901be4/45571480M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sony Limited Warranty (U.S. only), Portable Audio, listed on the Sony USA manuals page for this model with the release date 04/13/2012. Term: a period of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. Stored as 0.25 years. Other markets may differ.

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