Focal Bathys
Focal
59 Overall Score
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Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
98 Overall Score
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Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Sony ULT Wear headphones are praised for their excellent noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and great sound quality with adjustable bass. Users highlight the long battery life and solid build, though some note heat buildup during extended wear and occasional Bluetooth quirks. One verified buyer received a scratched, likely pre-owned unit, which lowered the overall score.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Comfortable for long wear
- Great sound quality with adjustable bass
- Long battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heat buildup during extended wear
- Occasional Bluetooth connectivity quirks
- Fragile design despite solid feel
- Scratched/used unit received by one buyer
- No weather resistance
Noise cancellation 5
Sound quality 5
Comfort 4
Battery life 3
Build quality 4
Bluetooth connectivity 3
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Specifications
| Focal Bathys | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40.599998474121094 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | 9.800000190734863 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 5 Hours | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 1,060 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Yes: Android & iOS | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Focal Bathys
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
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Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
