80
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
“Tons of features, insane levels of bass, and a reasonable price -- Sony has a winner with the ULT Wear headphones.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Refined design aesthetic
- Great sound performance
- Handy feature set
- Great price
- Huge amounts of bass
- Excellent noise cancellation
Points of Contention
- Ult boost overload
- Missing wh1000xm5 features
- No USB-C audio
- Headband pressure
- Narrower midrange and treble
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Tim Gideon
PCMag
“If you love deep bass, these are the headphones to get.”
78
Billy Steele
Engadget
The Sony ULT Wear headphones deliver refined design and improved ANC with a bass-heavy sound profile that suits deep bass enthusiasts. While the ULT boost can be overwhelming and some high-end features are missing, they offer solid value at $200.
76
David Abraham
RTINGS
The Sony ULT WEAR earbuds offer solid noise cancellation and broad compatibility across gaming and mobile platforms. The review lacks a definitive recommendation or detailed performance assessment, leaving overall value unclear.
75
Dua Rashid
Gizmodo
“Sony’s new line targets concertgoers to make you feel like you’re in the front row at your own private concert.”
