Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay HX
Bang & Olufsen
82 Overall Score
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Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay HX
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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
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Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay HX | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Lambskin Leather, Memory Foam | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | aluminum | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.25 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 1,200 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | B&O app | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP53 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay HX
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %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 build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 99 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.