Sony
Sony ULT WEAR
The Sony ULT WEAR lands as a solid mid-range over-ear headphone, built around 30 hours.
66/100
30 hours5.2over-ear
£92.00best price at Amazon
In stock at 3 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- USB-C charging
- LDAC
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Sony ULT WEAR wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight255 g
Fitover-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Driver size40 mm
Battery and power
Battery life30 hours
Battery (ANC on)30 hours
Full charge time3
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.2
LDACYes
Microphone and features
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony ULT WEAR vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones
Sony ULT WEARBowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones
| SonySony ULT WEARThis page | Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 67 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 30 hours | 30 hours |
| Weight | 255 gBetter | 300 g |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Driver | 40 mm | — |
| Battery ANC | 30 hours | — |
Who it's for
Is the Sony ULT WEAR right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony ULT WEAR worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other over-ear headphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sony ULT WEAR?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2?
The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 scores 67/100 versus this one at 66/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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