$91.95
$148.00
Rankings
The ULT WEAR delivers bass-forward sound, solid ANC, and long battery life in an eco-friendly, foldable package, ideal for commuters and bass lovers but less suited for audiophile neutrality or workouts.
The WH-CH720N delivers a lightweight, comfortable over-ear experience with solid ANC and impressive battery life, backed by Sony's app ecosystem. Build quality and premium features like auto-pause are missing, keeping it in the budget-mid range.
The white WH-CH720N mirrors its black counterpart, offering a lightweight, comfortable over-ear experience with solid ANC and long battery life, backed by Sony's app ecosystem. It lacks premium build materials and folding convenience, keeping it in the budget-mid segment.
The silver version of the Sony WH-1000XM4 mirrors the black model with identical premium ANC, LDAC support, and long battery life, offering a high-end listening experience in a stylish finish. It shares the same drawbacks such as missing aptX and occasional touch-control issues.
The WH-1000XM5 offers industry-leading ANC, high-resolution audio via LDAC, and a long battery life with rapid quick-charge, though its non-folding design and lack of aptX limit portability.
The Sony ULT WEAR offers a bass-heavy, feature-rich listening experience with solid ANC, quick charging and foldable convenience, though it falls short on water resistance and neutral sound fidelity.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium offers industry-leading ANC, long battery life and high-resolution audio in a comfortable over-ear design, but sacrifices portability with a non-foldable chassis and lacks water resistance.
The Panasonic RP-HD805N-K provides high-resolution LDAC audio, solid ANC, and a comfortable ergonomic design, but its heavyweight and lack of multipoint connectivity limit its appeal for some users. It excels for audiophiles and travelers who value sound fidelity and ANC over ultra-light weight.
The Galaxy Buds FE offer solid sound, comfortable ergonomics and up to 30 hours of total battery life, but they lack wireless charging, have only IPX2 water resistance and no multipoint support. They are best suited for Samsung users who value ecosystem integration over premium ANC.
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35 hoursbest | 35 hoursbest | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 20 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 99.2 gramsbest | 100.1 grams | 254 grams | 255 grams | 250 grams | 100 grams | 255 grams | 250 grams | 680 grams |
10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 41.5 metersbest | — | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
30 mm | 30 mm | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 30 mm | — | 40 mmbest | 30 mm | 40 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 minutesbest | 3 minutesbest | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 3 minutesbest | — | 10 minutes | 3 minutesbest | 15 minutes |
20 kHz | 20 kHz | 40 kHzbest | 20 kHz | 40 kHzbest | — | 20 kHz | 40 kHzbest | 40 kHzbest | |
325 ohmsbest | 325 ohmsbest | — | 314 ohms | 48 ohms | — | 314 ohms | 48 ohms | — | |
108 dB | 108 dB | 105 dB | 110 dBbest | 102 dB | — | 110 dBbest | 102 dB | 105 dB |
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Connectivity(4) | |||||||||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 | — | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters | 41.5 meters | — | 10 meters | 10 meters | 10 meters |
Multipoint Pairing | true | true | true | true | true | false | true | true | — |
Voice Assistant Support | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant | true | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa | true | true | true | true |
Battery & Power(2) | |||||||||
Battery Life (hours) | 35 hours | 35 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 20 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 3 minutes | 3 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 3 minutes | — | 10 minutes | 3 minutes | 15 minutes |
Audio(6) | |||||||||
Driver Size (mm) | 30 mm | 30 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 30 mm | — | 40 mm | 30 mm | 40 mm |
Frequency Response (High) (kHz) | 20 kHz | 20 kHz | 40 kHz | 20 kHz | 40 kHz | — | 20 kHz | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
Impedance (ohms) | 325 ohms | 325 ohms | — | 314 ohms | 48 ohms | — | 314 ohms | 48 ohms | — |
Sensitivity (dB) | 108 dB | 108 dB | 105 dB | 110 dB | 102 dB | — | 110 dB | 102 dB | 105 dB |
Noise Cancellation Type | Active | Active | Active | Dual | Active | — | — | — | 3-level |
Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
Build & Design(3) | |||||||||
Weight (grams) | 99.2 grams | 100.1 grams | 254 grams | 255 grams | 250 grams | 100 grams | 255 grams | 250 grams | 680 grams |
Foldable | false | false | true | true | false | — | true | false | — |
Water Resistance Rating | — | — | — | — | — | IPX2 | — | — | IPX4 |
Software(1) | |||||||||
App Support | Sony Headphones Connect | Sony Headphones Connect | true | — | Sony Headphones Connect | — | — | — | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the WH-CH720N for its lightweight build, impressive battery life, and effective ANC, noting it delivers Sony-level performance at a more accessible price. Criticisms focus on its plasticky construction, uneven sound signature, and lack of folding or auto-pause.
Users consistently highlight the headphones' comfort, long battery life, and solid noise cancellation, making them popular for commuting and office use. Common complaints involve the cheap plastic feel, heat buildup in the ear pads, and the absence of a carrying case.
“Extremely comfortable for all-day wear, even with glasses.”
“Battery lasts forever-charged once a week with daily 3-4 h use.”
“Noise cancellation is surprisingly good for the price.”
Choose the XM5 for superior low-freq ANC and calls; stick with the XM4 for LDAC and a more compact package.
ULT WEAR provides premium bass and features; WH-CH720N is lighter and more budget-friendly
ULT WEAR is a budget-conscious option for bass lovers; WH-1000XM4 offers top-tier ANC and overall sound fidelity
Choose Sony for lighter weight, longer battery and multipoint; choose Panasonic for unique ergonomics and LDAC-focused sound.
Professional reviewers praise the WH-CH720N for its impressive battery life, solid ANC, and robust connectivity, noting it as a strong value for budget buyers. They criticize its plasticky build, lack of auto-pause, and a bloated companion app.
Users love the headphone's long battery life, comfortable fit, and clear sound, especially for commuting and study sessions. Complaints include pairing hiccups, the missing carrying case, plastic creaking, and heat buildup after extended wear.
Professional reviewers universally rank the WH-1000XM4 among the best noise-cancelling headphones, highlighting its superior ANC, long battery life, LDAC high-resolution streaming, and comfortable design, while noting the missing aptX codec and plastic build.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the WH-1000XM4 for its powerful ANC, impressive battery endurance, and convenient Speak-to-Chat, while common complaints include call quality in windy settings, cheap-feel plastic build, and overly sensitive touch controls.
Reviewers praise the strong bass and ANC, but note the lack of sonic neutrality and overly sensitive controls.
Users love the ULT button's bass boost and comfortable fit, while complaining about accidental control presses and the absence of sweat resistance.
Reviewers universally praise the ANC, call quality and sound, while noting the non-folding design and modest battery life as trade-offs.
Users love the ANC and quick charge, but mention the bulkier case and occasional touch-control sensitivity.
Professional reviewers praise the Buds FE for punching above their weight with solid audio performance and seamless Samsung integration, while noting the omission of wireless charging and modest ANC.
Everyday users love the fit, sound clarity and long battery life, but complain about occasional disconnections and the lack of higher water resistance.
Reviewers commend the ULT WEAR for its punchy bass, solid ANC and value-packed feature set, while noting the non-neutral tuning, sensitive touch controls and lack of waterproofing as drawbacks.
Users praise comfort, bass boost and effective ANC, but mention accidental control activations and desire for water resistance.
Professional reviewers praise the WH-1000XM5 for unmatched ANC performance, refined sound and robust feature set, while noting the loss of a foldable design and premium feel compared to earlier models.
Everyday users love the magical noise cancellation, rich sound and quick-charge convenience, though they complain about the lack of portability, sensitive touch controls and no sweat resistance.
Professional reviewers note that the RP-HD805N-K delivers impressive audio fidelity thanks to LDAC and a well-balanced sound profile, while its 3D ball-joint design offers superior comfort. The ANC is solid for its class but falls short of flagship models like Sony WH-1000XM5. Lack of multipoint connectivity and limited market availability are cited as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the headphone's crisp, detailed sound, comfortable fit for long journeys, and the convenient hand-activated ambient mode. Common complaints revolve around its weight, the absence of multipoint Bluetooth, difficulty finding the product in stock, and limited companion app features.
