Sony ULT Wear
$1992024
Pros
- ULT bass button adds two levels of genuinely impactful bass boost
- 50-hour battery without ANC is industry-leading endurance
- LDAC hi-res audio and multipoint at just $199 is outstanding value
- Effective ANC that rivals headphones at twice the price
- Sony's proven comfort and lightweight design
Cons
- ULT bass mode can overwhelm mids and treble at max setting
- No IP rating — not suitable for gym or outdoor use
- Bluetooth 5.2 instead of newer 5.3
- Plastic build feels less premium than XM5
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony ULT Wear |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Type | over-ear |
| Weight | 255 g |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | 30 hrs (ANC on), 50 hrs (ANC off) |
| Charging | USB-C, 10-min quick charge for 5 hrs |
| Drivers | 40 mm |
| Features | ULT button for extra bass — two bass boost levels, Adaptive Sound Control, LDAC hi-res audio, Multipoint Bluetooth pairing, Speak-to-Chat auto-pause, 360 Reality Audio |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired option | |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | |
| Water Resistance | None |
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