JVC Open-Ear Headphones HANP1TB
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
JVC Open-Ear Headphones HANP1TB
The JVC Nearphones HANP1TB are praised for their unique open-ear cuff design that sits outside the ear canal, offering exceptional comfort and situational awareness. Users highlight the lightweight build, secure fit during exercise, and compatibility with glasses. Sound quality is clear for vocals and mids, though bass is lacking and volume may be insufficient in noisy environments. Touch controls are replaced by physical buttons that some find unresponsive, but the companion app allows customization. Overall, these are ideal for all-day wear, calls, and podcasts, but not for bass-heavy music or noise isolation.
Pros
- Unique open-ear cuff design
- Extremely comfortable for all-day wear
- Lightweight and secure fit during exercise
- Compatible with glasses
- Clear sound for vocals and mids
Cons
- Lack of bass in music
- Volume insufficient in noisy environments
- Physical buttons lack responsiveness
- Touch controls would be more user-friendly
- Call quality can sound robotic
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
| JVC Open-Ear Headphones HANP1TB | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 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 | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JVC Headphones | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
JVC Open-Ear Headphones HANP1TB
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average battery (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
