Poly Voyager Surround 220116-01
Poly
66 Overall Score
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Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Poly Voyager Surround 220116-01
No customer feedback yet
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
85 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
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)
Noise cancellation 8
Bass quality 7
Battery life 7
Sound quality 6
Comfort 6
Build quality 5
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Specifications
| Poly Voyager Surround 220116-01 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.63 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leather | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 110 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 6 hours playback | 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 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Poly Lens | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Poly Voyager Surround 220116-01
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Poly Voyager Surround 220116-010.239score per dollar
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.761score per dollar
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.
