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Sony ULT WEAR
Get Sony ULT WEAR for heavy bass, LDAC and multipoint at $199.99, without paying for Sony's 1000X flagship.
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Sony ULT WEAR, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
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In short
Get Sony ULT WEAR for heavy bass, LDAC and multipoint at $199.99, without paying for Sony's 1000X flagship. Its ULT button switches between two bass modes, and Sony rates it for 30 hours with noise cancelling on, 50 with it off. It folds and weighs about 255 grams. Choose the WH-1000XM6 instead for LC3, 12 microphones and the QN3 noise-cancelling chip.
Who it is for
- Bass-first listeners who want more low end at the press of a button, from a dedicated ULT control.
- Android owners with LDAC phones and a budget of about $200. ULT WEAR handles LDAC, AAC and SBC over Bluetooth 5.2.
- People who juggle two devices, say a work laptop and a personal phone. Multipoint keeps both connected.
- Listeners who often switch noise cancelling off. Sony rates ULT WEAR for 50 hours that way, against 38 to 40 hours for its 1000X models, the XM4, XM5 and XM6.
Who should skip it
- Travelers who want Sony's flagship noise cancelling. That's the WH-1000XM6, with the QN3 processor and 12 microphones.
- Anyone who wants LC3. ULT WEAR doesn't support it, and Sony doesn't list aptX either.
- Gym-goers who need a sweat rating. Sony doesn't publish one for ULT WEAR.
What sets it apart
- A hardware ULT button with two bass settings, the feature that sets Sony's ULT line apart from its 1000X models.
- Up to 50 hours of music with noise cancelling off, or 30 with it on, and up to 90 minutes of play from a 3-minute charge, Sony UK says.
- Thermo-foaming cushions and a capacitive wear sensor that pauses music when you take the headphones off and resumes it when you put them back on.
- Cups that swivel inward and fold into a compact case, at about 255 g.
Caveats
- LDAC needs a phone or player that supports it; without one, ULT WEAR falls back to AAC or SBC.
- Charging from empty takes about 3.5 hours.
Key specs
In the same order on every headphones page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear (circumaural), with thermo-foaming cushions | electronics.sony.com ULT WEAR; Sony WH-ULT900N specifications |
| Drivers | 40 mm (1.57 in) dome type | Sony WH-ULT900N US and UK specifications |
| Frequency response | Bluetooth: 20–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling); wired range not published | Sony WH-ULT900N specifications |
| Noise cancelling | Digital noise canceling; Dual Noise Sensor; Integrated Processor V1 | electronics.sony.com; Sony UK store |
| Ambient sound | Ambient Sound Mode | Sony WH-ULT900N specifications |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Sony WH-ULT900N specificationsNo LC3, and Sony doesn't list aptX. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-ULT900N specifications |
| Multipoint | Yes, two Bluetooth devices | electronics.sony.com ULT WEAR; Sony UK store |
| Battery life | Music: up to 30 hours (NC on), 50 hours (NC off). Calls: up to 30 hours (NC on), 40 hours (NC off) | Sony WH-ULT900N specifications |
| Charging | USB; about 3.5 hours to full. Sony UK: 3 minutes gives up to 90 minutes of play | Sony WH-ULT900N specifications; Sony UK store |
| Wired listening | Yes, with the headphone cable Sony lists; plug size not given | Sony WH-ULT900N specifications |
| Weight | About 255 g (8.99 oz) | Sony WH-ULT900N specifications |
| Folding and case | Folds; the cups swivel inward into a compact case | Sony UK store |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | electronics.sony.com ULT WEAR |
| Microphones and calls | Two microphones in each earcup (Dual Noise Sensor); beamforming with Precise Voice Pickup for calls | Sony UK store; electronics.sony.com |
| Voice assistant | Amazon Alexa built in (Sony US store); 2024 launch coverage also mentions Google Assistant | electronics.sony.com; Sony Help Guide 2024-04-12 |
| Colors | Black; Forest Gray / Forest Green; Off-White (launch colors) | electronics.sony.com; Sony launch color list |
| Compatibility | Bluetooth audio devices; LDAC needs a compatible source; multipoint covers two devices | Sony WH-ULT900N specifications |
| US launch price | $199.99 list on electronics.sony.com as of 19 September 2026, the same as at its spring 2024 launch | electronics.sony.com; Sony Support WH-ULT900N |
| Price band | Mid-range over-ear (about $200 US list) | Based on the $199.99 list price |
| Announced | 12 April 2024 (the date on Sony's Help Guide); on sale in the US from spring 2024 | Sony Support WH-ULT900N Help GuideSony gives no separate announcement date, so the Help Guide date stands in. |
| Availability | In the US from spring 2024 at Sony.com and authorized dealers; still $199.99 on electronics.sony.com as of 19 September 2026 | electronics.sony.com; Sony Support |
Sony ULT WEAR extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | WH-ULT900N (sold as ULT WEAR) | Sony Support WH-ULT900N |
| ULT button | Hardware ULT button: ULT1 for deep bass, ULT2 for groovy bass | electronics.sony.com; Sony UK store |
| Integrated Processor V1 | V1 with Dual Noise Sensor, not QN1 or QN3 | electronics.sony.com ULT WEAR |
| DSEE | Yes; Sony says it restores high-frequency detail (Sony Asia and UK) | Sony regional ULT WEAR product pages |
| Wear detection | Capacitive on-head sensor pauses and resumes playback | electronics.sony.com; Sony UK store |
| In the box | ULT WEAR headset; USB cable; carrying case; audio cable in packs that include the cord | Sony WH-ULT900N specifications and accessories |
Not a cheaper 1000X
ULT WEAR sits in Sony’s ULT POWER SOUND series, not the 1000X line, and the difference shows in the noise cancelling: Integrated Processor V1 with a Dual Noise Sensor, two microphones in each earcup. What ULT WEAR offers instead is the bass button, a longer battery when noise cancelling is off, and a $199.99 price.
If you’re coming from Sony’s older extra-bass XB910N, ULT WEAR is the current bass-first model. For Sony’s flagship noise cancelling, see the WH-1000XM6 guide.
Battery and charging
| Battery | ULT WEAR |
|---|---|
| Music, noise cancelling on | Up to 30 hours |
| Music, noise cancelling off | Up to 50 hours |
| Calls, noise cancelling on | Up to 30 hours |
| Calls, noise cancelling off | Up to 40 hours |
| Full charge (USB) | About 3.5 hours |
| 3-minute charge | Up to 90 minutes of play (Sony UK) |
Sound, comfort and controls
The 40 mm (1.57 in) dome drivers cover 20 to 20,000 Hz over Bluetooth at 44.1 kHz; Sony doesn’t publish a wired range, impedance or sensitivity. DSEE, which Sony says restores high-frequency detail, is on board, and Sound Connect is the companion app. Ambient Sound Mode passes outside sound through, and calls use beamforming microphones with Precise Voice Pickup.
ULT WEAR weighs about 255 g (8.99 oz). It came in Black, Forest Gray (also listed as Forest Green) and Off-White at launch, and the box holds the headset, a USB cable and a carrying case.
Price
Sony lists ULT WEAR at $199.99 on electronics.sony.com as of 19 September 2026. That’s the price it launched at in spring 2024, when Sony.com and authorized dealers first stocked it in the US. Check what Sony and its dealers charge now before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Sony USA — WH-ULT900N (ULT WEAR) specifications — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sony Electronics — ULT WEAR product page ($199.99) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sony Support — WH-ULT900N (Help Guide dated 2024-04-12) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sony UK store — ULT WEAR: folding, 3-minute charge, Dual Noise Sensor — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is ULT WEAR a cheaper WH-1000XM6?
No. ULT WEAR (model WH-ULT900N) belongs to Sony's bass-focused ULT POWER SOUND series and runs its noise cancelling on Integrated Processor V1. The WH-1000XM6 is the 1000X flagship, with the QN3 processor, 12 microphones and LC3.
What do ULT1 and ULT2 do?
They're the two settings of the ULT button: ULT1 for deep bass and ULT2 for what Sony calls groovy bass.
Can I use ULT WEAR with a cable?
Yes. Sony lists a headphone cable for wired listening, but not every pack includes one, so check the box contents.
Which voice assistant does ULT WEAR use?
Amazon Alexa is built in, according to Sony's US store, and 2024 launch coverage also mentions Google Assistant. Check which one works for you in Sony | Sound Connect.
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