Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
HiFiMan HE1000se
HiFiMan
20 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
HiFiMan HE1000se
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | HiFiMan HE1000se | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.44 kg |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | 2x Ear Pads (Mounted on Headphones) |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 8 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 65 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 96 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.5 m |
| Range | 9.800000190734863 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
HiFiMan HE1000se
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.746score per dollar
vs
HiFiMan HE1000se0.010score per dollar
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 74.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
