Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
What Buyers Say
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT Wear headphones receive generally positive feedback for their powerful bass, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, with many users praising the sound quality and battery life. However, a significant number of reviews report a recurring hinge defect that causes the headphones to break within months, often not covered by warranty, leading to frustration and mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Hinge breaks easily
- Warranty doesn't cover hinge
- Muffled sound without EQ
- Bulky design
- Microphone quality poor
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
The Fio Motus headphones are widely praised for their comfort, especially for users with ear piercings or glasses, and for delivering impressive sound quality and noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. Battery life is consistently highlighted as excellent, with many users reporting long usage between charges. However, some reviewers note that the sound can be overly bass-heavy for music and that connectivity issues may arise after several months of use. Overall, the value for money is considered outstanding, particularly when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Excellent comfort for long wear
- Great noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and well-padded
Cons
- Bass-heavy sound for music
- Connectivity issues after months
- Only SBC/AAC codec support
- Earcups slightly shallow
- ANC only passable for some
Scores
Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | FIO MOTUS FM20-purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | protein leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| 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 | 130 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime | 10 min for 12 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | FIO MOTUS APP |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX0 | — |
Pros & Cons
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
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
