Tiinlab Corporation SonoFlow SE HQ31
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
Tiinlab Corporation SonoFlow SE HQ31
The 1More SonoFlow SE HQ31 headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, long battery life, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the easy Bluetooth pairing and balanced sound quality, though some note the bass could be stronger and the ANC is not top-tier. A few negative reviews mention issues with multipoint connectivity and scratchy sounds when bumped, but overall the value for money is highly praised.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Balanced sound quality
Cons
- Weak bass performance
- ANC not top-tier
- Multipoint connectivity issues
- Scratchy sounds when bumped
- No storage case included
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
| Tiinlab Corporation SonoFlow SE HQ31 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge gives you 5 hours of listening | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Preset EQ Via App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Tiinlab Corporation SonoFlow SE HQ31
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st 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
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.