Sony MDR-ZX110 Wired Overhead Headphones, Neodymium vs soundcore Anker Q20i, Hybrid Active Noise: Which Should You Buy?
A £15 wired classic against £38 of wireless noise cancelling.
Sony Sony MDR-ZX110 Wired Overhead Headphones, Neodymium Dynamic Drivers
soundcore soundcore Anker Q20i, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Foldable
Side by side
| Sony MDR-ZX110 Wired Overhead Headphones, Neodymium | soundcore Anker Q20i, Hybrid Active Noise | |
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| Price | See on Amazon → | See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5 | ★★★★★ 4.6 |
| Review count | 78,793 | 70,238 |
| Brand | Sony | soundcore |
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Our verdict
These sit at opposite ends of what a headphone can be. The Sony MDR-ZX110 is the no-nonsense wired pair that has been on best-seller lists for years: plug in, decent balanced sound, nothing to charge, and change from £15. The soundcore Q20i asks nearly three times as much but gives you wireless freedom and genuine active noise cancelling that earns its keep on a train or in an open-plan office. Both are well liked, with 70,000-plus ratings each. So it comes down to whether you value silence and no cables, or the lowest possible price for sound that is honestly fine.
Which one is for you?
- Buy the Sony if you want cheap, reliable wired sound with nothing to charge or pair. Read our full look at the Sony MDR-ZX110 Wired Overhead Headphones, Neodymium →
- Buy the soundcore Q20i if noise cancelling and going wireless are worth the extra £23 to you. Read our full look at the soundcore Anker Q20i, Hybrid Active Noise →
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