Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
85 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
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)
Noise cancellation 8
Bass quality 7
Battery life 7
Sound quality 6
Comfort 6
Build quality 5
Jabra Evolve3 85
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Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 15 kHz |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 108.5 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.800000190734863 m | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.279score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 850.143score per dollar
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 95 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
