Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B

Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B

Sony
11 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max 2

Apple AirPods Max 2

Apple
85 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B

No customer feedback yet

Apple AirPods Max 2

78 out of 100 high confidence 159 reviews

The Apple AirPods Max 2 receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, powerful noise cancellation, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Many users praise the clear, immersive audio and the effective ANC that can block out most background noise. However, significant complaints include high weight causing neck discomfort, poor battery life with rapid drain, and connectivity issues like frequent disconnections. A few users also report defective units that stop working within weeks, and the lack of a power-off button is a common frustration.

Pros
  • Exceptional sound quality
  • Powerful noise cancellation
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Premium build quality
  • Comfortable for extended use
Cons
  • Heavy weight causes neck discomfort
  • Poor battery life with rapid drain
  • Frequent disconnection issues
  • No power-off button
  • Defective units stop working early
👍 Sound quality 35
👍 Noise cancellation 28
👎 Battery life 12
👍 Build quality 15
🤔 Weight and comfort 10
👎 Connectivity 8

Scores

Budget
Sony
8
Apple
88
Work
Sony
15
Apple
82
Calls
Sony
12
Apple
82
Commute
Sony
16
Apple
81
Music
Sony
12
Apple
80
Gaming
Sony
8
Apple
78
Studio
Sony
8
Apple
74

Specifications

Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/BApple AirPods Max 2
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closed—closed
Foldable—✗
Weight0.25 kg★0.39 kg
Ear Cushion—memory foam
Headband—Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame
Audio
Driver Type—dynamic
Driver Size—40 mm★
Drivers—1★
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—20 kHz★
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
Codecs—AAC
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typedual noise sensor technologyadaptive
Transparency—✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth—5.3★
Multipoint—✓★
Wired Connector—USB-C
Detachable Cable—✗
Battery
Battery Life—20 hrs★
Charge Time—1.5 hrs★
Fast Charging—5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour
Charging—USB-C★
Microphone
Microphone—✓★
Mic Count—3★
NC Mic—✓★
Boom Mic—✗
Detachable Mic—✗
Features
Voice Assistant—Siri
Touch Controls—✓★
App—iOS Only
Volume Limiting—✗
Gaming Mode—✓★

Pros & Cons

Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B

  • Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average sound (19th percentile)19th %ile

Apple AirPods Max 2

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average comfort (30th percentile)

Pricing

Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B is $281 cheaper (2.7x less).

Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.066score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max 20.190score per dollar

Apple AirPods Max 2 offers 2.9x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple AirPods Max 2

Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 36 specs.

Apple AirPods Max 2 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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