Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Dell AW725H
What Buyers Say
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT Wear headphones receive generally positive feedback for their powerful bass, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, with many users praising the sound quality and battery life. However, a significant number of reviews report a recurring hinge defect that causes the headphones to break within months, often not covered by warranty, leading to frustration and mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Hinge breaks easily
- Warranty doesn't cover hinge
- Muffled sound without EQ
- Bulky design
- Microphone quality poor
Dell AW725H
The Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially when compared to other high-end brands. However, a significant number of verified buyers report severe connectivity issues, audio cutting out on one side, and poor microphone quality, with some units failing completely after a few months. The value is often described as good only when purchased on sale, not at full price.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for glasses wearers
- Long battery life
- Good sound isolation and separation
- Fabric ear cups instead of leather
Cons
- Frequent connectivity issues
- Audio cuts out on one side
- Poor microphone quality
- Units failing after a few months
- Difficult to connect to PC
Scores
Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Dell AW725H | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | memory foam |
| Headband | — | 45mm-wide headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset AW725H - Wired/Wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, Audio Output - 20 Hz, Mini-Phone (3.5mm), Battery Talk Time Up to 55 Hrs (Bluetooth), Dark Side of The Moon |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.800000190734863 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime | 15 min for up to 6 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Alienware Command Center |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IPX0 | — |
Pros & Cons
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Dell AW725H
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
