On-Ear
Moondrop Old Fashioned
80Outstanding
$23
Full review dataMoondrop Old Fashioned vs Sony MDR-ZX310AP: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Moondrop Old Fashioned 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
Sony MDR-ZX310AP
Not yet scored
$22
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Moondrop Old Fashioned leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Moondrop Old Fashioned
- Sony MDR-ZX310AP
HearWiki score
80
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Sound
7.2
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Value
9.5
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Price (USD)
$23
$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.
- Old Fashioned2026
- MDR-ZX310APYear unknown
Specifications
Old FashionedMDR-ZX310AP
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $23
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 80
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- -
- Availability
- Sold new
- Availability unknown
- Driver
- 3× 40 mm dynamic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 24 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 24 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 109 dB/mW
- 98 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- -
- 125 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 1
- Microphone type
- -
- electret
What reviewers said
Moondrop Old Fashioned
The Moondrop Old Fashioned is a budget-friendly, semi-open on-ear headphone with a triple 40mm dynamic driver setup that delivers clear, well-tuned sound with a focus on vocals. It's easy to drive and comfortable for casual listening, though its open design means noticeable sound leakage and a significant roll-off in sub-bass frequencies. Overall, it offers strong value for its price, especially for those who prioritize midrange clarity over deep bass.
- Pro:Excellent tuning and vocal clarity for the price
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
- Pro:Easy to drive with any device thanks to high sensitivity
- Con:Very limited sub-bass response with roll-off below 100 Hz
- Con:Semi-open design leads to sound leakage and poor isolation
- Con:Modest technical performance compared to pricier models
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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