Jabra Engage 9555-583-125
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
Jabra Engage 9555-583-125
The Jabra Evolve2 75 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent sound quality, easy setup, and good integration with softphones like Teams and Zoom. However, significant complaints about poor battery life, limited wireless range, and discomfort during extended use are common, leading to a polarized sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Easy setup and pairing
- Good softphone integration (Teams, Zoom)
- Physical mute button
- Bluetooth mobile connectivity
Cons
- Poor battery life (under 5 hours)
- Limited wireless range (under 35 feet)
- Uncomfortable for extended use
- Low maximum volume
- Short and directional microphone
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT Wear headphones receive generally positive feedback for their powerful bass, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, with many users praising the sound quality and battery life. However, a significant number of reviews report a recurring hinge defect that causes the headphones to break within months, often not covered by warranty, leading to frustration and mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Hinge breaks easily
- Warranty doesn't cover hinge
- Muffled sound without EQ
- Bulky design
- Microphone quality poor
Scores
Specifications
| Jabra Engage 9555-583-125 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.55 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 40 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 16 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Jabra Engage 75 Convertible Headset - Mono - Wireless - Bluetooth/DECT - 328.1 ft - 40 Hz - 16 kHz - Over-the-head, Over-the-ear, Behind-the-neck - Monaural - Uni-directional, Electret, Condenser ... | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 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 | 9 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.25 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 40% in 30 minutes | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Unidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Jabra Engage 9555-583-125
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average sound (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.