FiiO EH11 vs Sony MDR-ZX310AP: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO EH11 vs Sony MDR-ZX310AP, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

On-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

FiiO EH11 leads on 5 of 6 measures.

FiiO EH11
Sony MDR-ZX310AP

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

Battery

8.0

Calls

6.0

Value

10.0

Price (USD)

$30

$22

Generation & platform

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Same generation

These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

EH112026
MDR-ZX310APYear unknown

Specifications

EH11MDR-ZX310AP

Type: On-Ear; On-Ear
Price (USD): $30; $22
HearWiki score: 85; Not scored
Released: 2026; -
Availability: Sold new; Availability unknown
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 30 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 30 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 17 Hz - 40 kHz; 10 Hz - 24 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; 24 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 98 dB/mW
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Battery life: 30 h; -
Full charge time: 90 min; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Companion app: Yes; -
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Controls: both; -
Weight: 92 g; 125 g
Microphones: 1; 1
Microphone type: -; electret

Specification comparison of FiiO EH11 vs Sony MDR-ZX310AP
Spec	FiiO EH11	Sony MDR-ZX310AP
Type	On-Ear	On-Ear
Price (USD)	$30	$22
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2026	-
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	30 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	30 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	17 Hz - 40 kHz	10 Hz - 24 kHz
Impedance	16 Ω	24 Ω
Sensitivity	-	98 dB/mW
Wireless
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Battery
Battery life	30 h	-
Full charge time	90 min	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Companion app	Yes	-
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Controls	both	-
Design
Weight	92 g	125 g
Calls
Microphones	1	1
Microphone type	-	electret

What reviewers said

FiiO EH11

The FiiO EH11 blends a vintage-inspired look with modern wireless tech, featuring wooden ear cups that also act as control dials. Its semi-open design houses a 40mm dynamic driver, and with LDAC support plus 30 hours of playback, it offers solid performance for a budget-friendly price. Multipoint connectivity and app-based EQ add to its versatility.

Pro:Stylish retro-futuristic design with wooden earcups
Pro:Long 30-hour battery life
Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Semi-open design may leak sound
Con:Plastic build might not feel premium

Sony MDR-ZX310AP

The Sony MDR-ZX310AP is a budget-friendly, wired on-ear headphone that delivers straightforward sound with its 30mm dynamic drivers. It includes a built-in microphone and a Y-type cord with a gold-plated L-shaped plug for easy connectivity, making it a practical choice for casual listening and calls.

Pro:Lightweight and portable design
Pro:Built-in microphone for hands-free calls
Pro:Wide frequency response for clear audio

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:On-ear fit may not suit all users
Con:Limited sound isolation in noisy environments

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