Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 680NC
JBL
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 680NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | Silicone |
| Headband | — | silicone |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | LE Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 870 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | JBL Headphones |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
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
JBL Live 680NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.271score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 680NC0.399score per dollar
JBL Live 680NC offers 1.5x better value for money
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
