RØDE NTH-100
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
RØDE NTH-100
The Rode NTH-100 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, solid build quality, and clear, balanced sound. Users praise the locking cable mechanism and the ability to attach the cable to either ear, which is especially useful for studio work. A few reviewers note that the plastic cups feel slightly cheap and the earpads may be small for larger ears, and the sound signature is considered slightly boosted in bass and rolled off in treble, making it less ideal for critical music production but great for casual listening and podcasting. Overall, most users find them a great value, outperforming competitors like Sony MDR-7506.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Solid build quality
- Clear and balanced sound
- Locking cable mechanism
- Cable attaches to either side
Cons
- Plastic cups feel cheap
- Earpads may be small for large ears
- Sound unnatural for critical music production
- Locking mechanism limits cable compatibility
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
| RØDE NTH-100 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Alcantara | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | Alcantara | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 35 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 110 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| 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 | 2.4000000953674316 m | 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
RØDE NTH-100
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
RØDE NTH-100
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
