Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC
Poly
68 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC
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 85 UC | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Artificial leather | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | carbon fiber | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC Headset - Microsoft Teams Certification - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired/Wireless - Bluetooth - 98.4 ft - 20 Hz - 16 kHz - Over-the-head, Over-the-ear - Binaural - Ear | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC Headset - Microsoft Teams Certification - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired/Wireless - Bluetooth - 98.4 ft - 20 Hz - 16 kHz - Over-the-head, Over-the-ear - Binaural - Ear | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, AVDTP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 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 | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Poly Lens | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong comfort (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd 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
Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC0.186score per dollar
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.729score per dollar
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
