Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
88 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Space Q45
Soundcore
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
68 out of 100 high confidence 290 reviews
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
Build quality 12
Hinge defect 8
Sound quality 15
Noise cancellation 10
Battery life 6
Comfort 8
Soundcore Space Q45
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Soundcore Space Q45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 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 minutes for 4 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Soundcore app |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX0 | — |
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Soundcore Space Q45
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.