AILIHEN C90
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
AILIHEN C90
The AILIHEN C90 wired headphones are widely praised for their clear sound quality with balanced bass, comfortable over-ear fit, and convenient built-in microphone and volume controls. Users appreciate the foldable, lightweight design and durable nylon cable, making them a great budget-friendly option for everyday use, calls, and online classes. A few minor complaints include an overly long cord for shorter users, sound leakage at low volumes, and the volume control being too close to the earpiece. Overall, they offer excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Clear sound with balanced bass
- Comfortable over-ear fit
- Built-in microphone and volume control
- Foldable and lightweight design
- Durable nylon cable
Cons
- Overly long cord for shorter users
- Sound leakage at low volumes
- Volume control too close to earpiece
- Cord fraying at plug junction
- Not fully compatible with computers
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT WEAR headphones deliver impressive noise cancellation and powerful bass via the ULT button, with many users praising the long battery life and comfortable fit. Sound quality improves significantly after using the companion app to customize the EQ, though some find the default sound muddy and the ULT bass boost overwhelming. A few long-term users report scratchy audio after two years, and the headphones are noted as bulky for some.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Powerful bass with ULT button
- Long battery life (up to 30 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound is muddy without EQ
- ULT bass boost can be overwhelming
- Bulky design for some users
- Scratchy audio reported after 2 years
- Not ideal for gym use (fall off)
Scores
Specifications
| AILIHEN C90 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leatherette | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 117 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AILIHEN C90 Wired Headphones with Microphone Volume Control, Noise Reduction Over Ear Headphones Wired 3.5mm, Super Soft Corded Headphone for Cellphones, Tablet and Chromebook (Black, Classic, L) | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | AILIHEN C90 Wired Headphones with Microphone Volume Control, Noise Reduction Over Ear Headphones Wired 3.5mm, Super Soft Corded Headphone for Cellphones, Tablet and Chromebook (Black, Classic, L) | AI | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
AILIHEN C90
- Strong comfort (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Strong anc (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
