Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122
What Buyers Say
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)
JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122
The JLab JBuddies Studio On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones are widely praised for their durability, comfort, and safe volume levels. Most users find them perfect for school and travel, with clear sound and a tangle-free cord. A few concerns include flimsy wire, warm ear pads, and lack of foldability, but overall they are considered a great value.
Pros
- Durable build for active kids
- Comfortable on-ear fit
- Safe volume limiter
- Tangle-free cord
- Clear sound quality
Cons
- Flimsy wire
- Ear pads get warm
- Not foldable
Scores
Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | Faux Leather |
| Headband | — | Stainless Steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | JLab JBuddies Studio On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones, Toddler Headphones, Kid Safe, Studio Volume Safe, Volume Limiter, Folding, Adjustable, Noise Isolation, with Mic (Blue/Green) |
| 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 | — |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
JLab HJKSTUDIORBLUGRN122
- Strong comfort (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.