Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore
41 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
Soundcore Life Q30
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Soundcore Life Q30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.60 kg |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | protein leather earcups with memory foam padding |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Multiple Modes, Hi-Res Audio, Custom EQ via App, 50H Playtime, Comfortable Fit, Bluetooth, Multipoint Connection |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| 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 | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime | 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Soundcore App |
| 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
Soundcore Life Q30
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.