JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM
These JBL kids headphones are generally well-liked, especially for comfort and fit on children aged 5-9. The volume-limiting feature and long battery life are praised, though durability concerns exist for very young toddlers who may pull off ear cushions. Overall, they are seen as a reliable choice for daily use.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for children
- Volume-limiting feature
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing
- Good color options
Cons
- Ear cushions detach easily for toddlers
- Difficult to reattach ear cushions
- Not foldable
- No built-in microphone
- No monitoring feature for parents
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
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)
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft over-ear cups | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | 12mm thick soft pad | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 80 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 81 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
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
Pricing
JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
