Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC
Skullcandy
77 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Skullcandy Icon ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | — |
| Headband | — | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 97.5 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Skullcandy Icon ANC Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Sweat Water Resistant, Foldable and Durable, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adjustable |
| 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 | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Mimi |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Skullcandy Icon ANC
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.747score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC1.093score per dollar
Skullcandy Icon ANC offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
