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Sony ULT Wear

channels rate the Sony ULT Wear highest on noise cancellation (26 of 28 liked it) and lowest on design and build quality (12 of 23).

43 channels 54 videos Page generated How this is counted

6 of 43 were sponsored by Sony or got a free unit; 6 disclosed another paid promotion or ad; public editorial analysis; commissioned reports are a separate paid service.

Sony ULT Wear: every topic, ranked

Ranked by the share of channels who liked each topic. Pick a topic for the quotes on both sides.

liked it had a problem split Each square is one channel

Most channels agreed

  1. Noise cancellation26 of 28 liked it1 had a problem · 1 split
  2. Price and value18 of 20 liked it2 had a problem
  3. Transparency mode7 of 8 liked it1 had a problem
  4. Comfort and fit24 of 30 liked it4 had a problem · 2 split
  5. The carrying case8 of 10 liked it1 had a problem · 1 split
  6. Sound quality22 of 28 liked it6 had a problem

Opinion divided

  1. Design and build quality12 of 23 liked it9 had a problem · 2 split
The exact counts, including channels with no tie to the brand
TopicLiked itNo disclosed relationship with SonyComplaints
Noise cancellation93% 26 of 2890% 18 of 201 objected · 1 split
Price and value90% 18 of 2092% 12 of 132 objected
Transparency mode88% 7 of 83 of 31 objected
Comfort and fit80% 24 of 3083% 19 of 234 objected · 2 split
The carrying case80% 8 of 1075% 6 of 81 objected · 1 split
Sound quality79% 22 of 2886% 18 of 216 objected
Design and build quality52% 12 of 2350% 8 of 169 objected · 2 split

Looking for the downsides? Every problem 43 channels raised with the Sony ULT Wear, in their words.

Sony ULT Wear against its rivals

Each line counts only the channels who covered both products. On each topic it counts those of them who discussed it for each product, so the two numbers can differ. These are positive-reception counts, not evidence of preference or equivalence. Counts read Sony ULT Wear first.

  1. Sony WH-1000XM5

    18 channels covered both

    Separate reception
    Design and build quality 6 of 11 vs 3 of 11Comfort and fit 10 of 15 vs 11 of 13Sound quality 12 of 14 vs 12 of 12Noise cancellation 10 of 10 vs 10 of 11

  2. Sony WH-1000XM6

    15 channels covered both

    Separate reception
    Comfort and fit 6 of 12 vs 7 of 11Noise cancellation 8 of 9 vs 12 of 13Sound quality 9 of 10 vs 12 of 13

  3. Soundcore Space One

    11 channels covered both

    Separate reception
    Comfort and fit 7 of 8 vs 6 of 9
1 more rival

  1. Soundcore Space One Pro

    11 channels covered both

    Separate reception
    Sound quality 8 of 9 vs 6 of 10Comfort and fit 6 of 9 vs 4 of 9Noise cancellation 7 of 8 vs 9 of 11

Sony ULT Wear review, topic by topic

Both sides of every topic, in the same order as the ranking. One voice per channel, only from channels counted on that side; those with no disclosed tie to the brand come first.

Noise cancellation

26 of 28 liked it · 1 had a problem · 1 split

Liked it 26

“I feel like the noise cancelling is actually pretty impressive I wouldn't necessarily put it up there with the XM4 or the XM5 because it doesn't block out people talking as well but everything else I feel like it's pretty on par with…”
GameskyApr 2024at 3:43 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 1

No quotable complaint among the 1 who objected. A quote has to be found in the video’s captions, state a clear verdict and come from a review rather than a setup guide. Hear them at the moment they raised it:

More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“Touching on the ANC performance, these perform very good in this department and using them right after my 1000XM5s, there really was not a world of difference in between the two that I could pick up.”
TecH MoENov 2024at 4:48 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“Thanks to the shared V1 processor, the XM5 provides impressive noise cancelling. This suggests the ULT Wear might hold its own against its pricier sibling in blocking out unwanted noise.”
Audio Zoneat 3:58 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“The ULT Wear has very effective noise cancellation, it doesn't eliminate background noise entirely, but it's good at dealing with fans, cars, and just general ambient while outside.”
The Bass ArenaNov 2025at 9:37 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Price and value

18 of 20 liked it · 2 had a problem

Liked it 18

“the Ultwear headphones from Sony strike the right balance between performance and price and they are the best value headphones from Sony in my opinion.”
Knowledge Sharing TechJan 2026at 7:08 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 2

“but these are like $200 cheaper so of course the quality is not going to be as good as those”
JEBUSMay 2024at 1:53 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (4 more quotes)
“This is only $200. If this is good and even beating out the XM5s in terms of noise canceling with its V1 chip”
SimplyPopsApr 2024at 11:29 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“they are a step up from the CH720N the $150 entry level model in Sony's noise-canceling headphones line”
CNETApr 2024at 1:45 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“at just under $200, the ULT Wear costs half the retail price of the Sony XM5s.”
SoundGuysApr 2024at 2:25 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“So yeah, O headphones, I'm not going to lie, I'm a little underwhelmed, but at the same time though I'm still going to have to go and test these things 'cause $200 I am not sure where I stand on that yet.”
Latrell JenningsFree unit from SonyMay 2024at 12:47 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Transparency mode

7 of 8 liked it · 1 had a problem

Liked it 7

“the ambient sound mode sounds great. My voice sounds very natural. It doesn't have that robotic tint to it”
Flossy CarterApr 2024at 8:40 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 1

No quotable complaint among the 1 who objected. A quote has to be found in the video’s captions, state a clear verdict and come from a review rather than a setup guide. Hear them at the moment they raised it:

More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“my favorite thing about the ambient mode on the old wear is that it sounds supernatural. I actually feel that the ambient mode on the old wear sounds more natural than the ambient mode on the XM5s and it almost sounds like you're not…”
GYMCADDYIncludes a paid adJun 2024at 14:05 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“transparency mode is also surprisingly good here”
EL JEFE REVIEWSFree unit from SonyJun 2024at 8:38 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“The Outwears transparency mode is pretty awesome. It's got very little occlusion and clarity is almost at the level of the XM5 headphones.”
Aaron X Loud and WirelessPaid promotion disclosedApr 2024at 4:49 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Comfort and fit

24 of 30 liked it · 4 had a problem · 2 split

Liked it 24

“If you're a big fan of bass, you want over-the-ear headphones and you wear glasses, no contact lenses, this might be the headphones to get.”
Babbling BooleanMay 2024at 14:16 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 4

“the fake leather can heat up your ears a little bit”
Mike O'BrienMay 2024at 1:55 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (4 more quotes)
“Sony has also tuned the clamping force to stay secure without feeling too tight, even during long listening sessions.”
Which is Betterat 1:12 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“The perfect squeeze where it's not going to fall off your head, but it's also not creating any weird pressure.”
Occupied StudiosAug 2024at 0:30 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“when I put them on my head I'm not feeling a whole lot of pressure on the top of my dome”
New Stuff TVApr 2024at 4:23 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“it could be that the Ultwear headphones are newer and I just need more time to break them in, but it does feel like they have tighter clamp force”
CEONTHEMAKINGMay 2024at 1:55 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

The carrying case

8 of 10 liked it · 1 had a problem · 1 split

Liked it 8

“Also I do believe there will be some people out there who will prefer the carry case that comes with the ULT Wear because it has a smaller footprint in comparison to the XM5s which are slightly taller but thinner.”
WhatGearApr 2024at 4:34 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 1

No quotable complaint among the 1 who objected. A quote has to be found in the video’s captions, state a clear verdict and come from a review rather than a setup guide. Hear them at the moment they raised it:

More from both sides (1 more quote)
“And they also very easily collapse down to fit into the soft shell keyring case when you're travelling with them.”
Brian MacDuffFree unit from SonyMay 2024at 2:06 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Design and build quality

12 of 23 liked it · 9 had a problem · 2 split

Liked it 12

“I love the fact that they fold up, uh much different than the XM5s because XM5s do not fold”
RonOnTechApr 2024at 6:48 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 9

“the only problem I found with them that is the hinges where is white powder in it.”
Wyatt_nothing HDFree unit from SonyDec 2024at 0:25 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“One thing that it brings back that many were bumped about on the XM5 is its ability to fold up, which makes it great for traveling.”
This is Tech TodayPaid promotion disclosedApr 2024at 1:24 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Back to the ranking

Quick answers

Is the Sony ULT Wear worth buying?
Most channels liked it on 6 of the 7 topics counted here and opinion was divided on 1. The clearest agreement is noise cancellation, where 26 of 28 liked it; the weakest is design and build quality, at 12 of 23.
What do channels praise about the Sony ULT Wear?
Noise cancellation (26 of 28 liked it), price and value (18 of 20 liked it), transparency mode (7 of 8 liked it), comfort and fit (24 of 30 liked it).
What do channels complain about?
Design and build quality (9 of 23 objected), sound quality (6 of 28 objected), comfort and fit (4 of 30 objected).
What is the reception among channels with no disclosed relationship?
On comfort and fit, 24 of 30 channels rated it positively (80%). Counting only the 23 who disclosed no sponsorship, free unit or ad from Sony, it is 19 of 23 (83%).

Sony ULT Wear channels and sources

Every channel counted on this page, most-watched first — the one you have already seen is probably near the top. Thumbnails open the video on YouTube.

Sony ULT Wear and WH-1000XM5 Reviewed & Compared by an AUDIO ENGINEERThis is Tech Today811k viewsSony ULT WEAR - Honest Review After 1 MonthMike O'Brien448k viewsUltimate Battle! 🔥 Sony ULT WEAR vs XB910N vs CH720N vs WH-1000XM5Aaron X Loud and Wireless226k viewsSony 2024 Headphone Line Up Explained - Sony ULT Wear Vs Sony 1000XM5 Vs Sony 1000XM4 Vs…GYMCADDY167k viewsSony ULT Wear REVIEW - Don't Make a MISTAKE...Brian MacDuff163k viewsSONY ULT WEAR - Sony’s Most Bass Heavy HeadphonesFlossy Carter152k viewsSony ULT Wear Headphones Review With Extra BassCNET135k viewsSony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sony ULT WEAR - Which Sony headphones should you buy?SoundGuys80k viewsSony ULT WEAR vs. Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2: Battle of Bass!Occupied Studios65k viewsSony ULT WEAR VS Sony WH-1000XM5 | Closer Than You Think!CEONTHEMAKING61k viewsRecensione esclusiva: SONY ULT WEAR - Le Migliori CUFFIE del 2024Gesualdo Lo Monaco45k viewsSony ULT Wear: $200 King or Nah?EL JEFE REVIEWS44k views
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Sony ULT Wear Review! ( SUPER BASS POWER )WhatGear37k viewsSony ULT WEAR vs XM5: Closer than you think! ($200 vs $400)SimplyPops33k viewsSony ULT WEAR: SONY vuole SPACCARE!Gianluca Bocci30k viewsComo reparar Diadema Sony ULT Wearreparaciones de audifonos26k viewsSony ULT Wear: REAL Bass Is BACK!New Stuff TV23k viewsThe Surprising Truth About Sony's Newest BASS Headphones - Sony ULT Wear ReviewLeechTM19k viewsSony ULT Wear vs WH-1000XM5New Stuff TV 217k viewsThe Sony ULT Wear’s Are the Weirdest Headphones I’ve Ever Used...Latrell Jennings17k viewsSony ULT Wear: The Best Features & Functions #sonyheadphonesHowToDevices 16k viewsSony ULT Wear Headphones | Unboxing & ReviewRonOnTech15k viewsSony ULT Wear vs Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 | Bass BattleThe Bass Arena12k views(Major flaw) Sony ult wear hinge problem!Wyatt_nothing HD11k viewsSony Ult Wear Bass Headphones: Skullcandy Crushers Dethroned?!TecH MoE9k viewsSony ULT Wear Headphones Review | Sound Quality & ANC TestKnowledge Sharing Tech9k viewsSony ULT WEAR Review - Big Bass, Big ReviewBabbling Boolean8k viewsSony ULT WEAR Review: Winner of the Bass Race?RTINGS Audio6k viewsQUESTE CUFFIE CAMBIERANNO PER SEMPRE IL MODO IN CUI ASCOLTI MUSICA 😨🔊: SONY ULT WEARMario Beatrice5k viewsSony ULT Wear | Queste sono le cuffie migliori che io abbia mai ...Alessio Gugliandolo 4k viewsSony ULT Wear | Black | UnboxingJEBUS4k viewsSony ULT Wear vs Sony WH-1000XM5 - Which One You Should Pick?Audio Zone4k viewsIs this the best budget Headphones | Sony ULT Wear Review & UnboxingJayTech3k viewsSony ULT WEAR vs Sony WH-1000XM5 – Which is BETTER?Which is Better3k viewsSony ULT WEAR Cuffia Esplosiva🔥🎵" ANC + ULT Mode = Boom Bass! 🎧"GiPiPSB2k viewsLe cuffie ANC da avere - Sony ULT WearR-Tech2k viewsAn Unhinged Rant about the Sony WH-CH720N (and comparison to Soundcore Q30s and Sony ULT…Sibai2k viewsSony ULT Wear Bluetooth Headphones Unboxing & Review: Sound, Comfort & Features!Greg Toope2k viewsSony ULT WEAR Unboxing, Build Quality & Full SpecsStuff around the house583 viewsSony ULT Wear (Malaysia) Review: Adds deep BASS effect, but not for every musicTrendGrnd184 viewsSony's NEW Bass Wireless Headphones! : ULT WEARGamesky82k viewsSony's big oops! ULT Wear Full ReviewErin Lawrence22k viewsWH-1000XM6 vs Sony CH520 vs CH720N vs ULT WEAR: cuál comprar en 2026DAS.9k views

How this is counted

One channel, one vote per topic. A channel who makes six points about sound counts once, so the numbers measure reception rather than talkativeness. Specifications and stated personal preferences are excluded; only assessments and direct comparisons count. A topic appears only where at least eight channels discussed it.

Split means a channel’s praise and criticism of a topic cancelled out. They count in the total and on neither side.

We have not tested this product. Counts describe channels with eligible assessments. Selected quotations link to their located caption passage. 6 of the 43 were sponsored by Sony or got a free unit from them, and 6 more disclosed a paid promotion or an ad. Each is marked wherever they are quoted, and the summary shows every verdict with and without them.

No disclosed relationship is the subset without a recorded sponsorship, gifted-unit classification or generic paid-promotion marker. Unrelated ads can be labelled separately; affiliate disclosures are not comprehensively audited by this table. Missing arrangements remain unknown. This subset does not prove independence or a sponsorship effect.

Selected quotations are located in saved captions. Location is distinct from semantic support, product attribution and model checks; it is not comprehensive human review.

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