Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
87 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
97 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Gaming
Studio
Music
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen 980 | 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 | — | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 80 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 7 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB★ | 110 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.25 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 12.199999809265137 m★ | 9.800000190734863 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 23 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Cardioid (Unidirectional) | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bang & Olufsen App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 97 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.