When you want big bass and quiet on the go
- Amazon price
- $132.95
- Customer rating
- 4.3
- Customer reviews
- 3661
- Typical price over 90 days
- $145.56
- Difference
- $12.61 (9 percent)
You're on a commute, a long flight, or working in a noisy room, and you want one pair that handles both the noise and the low end. The Sony ULT WEAR Over-Ear Noise Canceling Wireless headphones aim at exactly that routine, combining dual noise canceling with the V1 processor found in Sony's 1000X line, so you can listen without fighting the room around you.
We'd consider these a solid fit if you split the difference between concentrating and feeling your music. The ULT button gives you a one-press boost when you want more low-end, and a capacitive wear sensor pauses and resumes playback when you lift the cups off your ears. Beamforming mics and a mesh layer around them help pick up your voice for calls and cut down wind noise outdoors.
Pair two devices and keep the bass button handy
These are Bluetooth over-ears, so the signal starts at your phone, tablet or laptop and lands on the headphones wirelessly. Multipoint connection lets you stay paired to two devices at once, which suits switching between a phone call and a streaming queue without re-pairing each time.
On the daily side, Sony rates up to 30 hours per charge, and a quick three-minute top-up delivers up to 90 minutes of playback, which is useful when you're heading out and realize the battery is low. Check the connection details against your own gear: confirm your source supports your preferred Bluetooth audio codecs, and decide whether you need a wired or USB-C listening option, since the listing doesn't spell those out.
Commutes, shared rooms and travel bags
The swivel-fold design and included carry case make these easy to pack, so a crowded train, a shared office or a plane seat is where they make the most sense. The thermo-foaming cushions are meant to mold to your ears over time, which matters on long sessions.
Our advice is to skip these if you need a wide, neutral sound for critical mixing, since the ULT button and the bass-forward tuning point toward listening for enjoyment rather than reference work. If hearing your own voice clearly on calls is the main job, it's worth checking whether an even more call-focused headset suits you better. Before buying, confirm the ULT WEAR fit works for your head size and that its 30-hour rating matches your longest stretch away from a charger, so you know whether the real-world runtime covers your routine.
From source to room: a phone or laptop goes in wirelessly over Bluetooth, multipoint keeps two devices ready, and the battery covers roughly a full workday of listening.
Spec sheet
| Model | WHULT900NB.UC |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | One size |
