Sony WH-ULT900NB
Score: 91/100
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise
Score: 90/100$199.99
Rankings
The Sony ULT WEAR targets bass-enthusiasts with punchy, customizable low-end performance and solid ANC. It adds eco-friendly construction, quick charging, and multipoint Bluetooth, but the touch controls and lack of water resistance limit its appeal for some users.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true-wireless earbuds offering advanced active noise cancellation, live translation, heart-rate monitoring, and spatial audio, all powered by a USB-C charging case.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 hoursbest | 8 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 255 g | 9.07 gbest |
40 mmbest | — | |
50 hoursbest | 10 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 314 Ωbest | — |
110 dB SPLbest | — | |
10 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Dual Noise Sensor | Active |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 255 g | 9.07 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 30 hours | 8 hours |
Battery Life (ANC Off) (hours) | 50 hours | 10 hours |
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Professional reviewers commend the ULT WEAR for its punchy bass, solid ANC, and feature set that includes LDAC, multipoint Bluetooth, and voice-assistant support, positioning it as a strong value proposition in the mid-range segment. However, they note the non-neutral tuning, overly sensitive touch controls, and lack of waterproofing as drawbacks that keep it from challenging higher-end Sony models.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the headphones for comfort, bass boost, effective ANC, and long battery life, especially appreciating the quick-charge capability and eco-friendly build. Common complaints revolve around the bass not being tight enough, accidental control activations, a recessed soundstage, and the absence of water resistance.
“They fit perfectly… These are terrific, happy to have them.”
“The noise-canceling function is effective… a very good product”
