HAYLOU S30 Pro
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
HAYLOU S30 Pro
The Haylou S30 headphones are widely praised for their excellent value for money, with users highlighting the impressive 80-hour battery life, comfortable design, and decent sound quality with good bass. While the noise cancellation is not top-tier, it is considered adequate for the price, and the build quality feels premium. Some users note that they may wobble on the head and are not ideal for gym use, but overall, they are a highly recommended budget option.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive 80-hour battery life
- Comfortable and sturdy design
- Decent sound quality with good bass
- Good noise cancellation for the price
Cons
- Noise cancellation not top-tier
- Wobbles on the head
- Not ideal for gym use
- Sound quality not mind-blowing
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
| HAYLOU S30 Pro | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | HAYLOU S40 Noise Cancelling Headphones Over Ear, 50dB Hybrid ANC with Multiple Modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 90H Playtime, Custom EQ via App, Bluetooth 6.0 Multipoint Connect, 5 HD Mics Call | HA | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes quick charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | HAYLOU SOUND | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
HAYLOU S30 Pro
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %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 social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
HAYLOU S30 Pro offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
