Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) review: big bass and solid ANC for ₹13,000, if you tame the EQ
Sony ULT Wear WH-ULT900N in India: ANC, LDAC, multipoint and a claimed 30 hours for about ₹12,980 to ₹12,990. Lab tests say comfortable but too bassy by default.
- Research-based review: we have not tested this unit hands-on
Where to buy
- Vijay Sales ₹12,980Check price
- Official store ₹12,990Check price
MRP ₹24,990
Prices checked 12 Nov 2026. Prices change often. Plain retailer links — we earn no commission when you buy.
Disclosure: Research-based review: we have not tested this unit. Specs and prices come from Sony's India store (ShopAtSC) and Vijay Sales (checked 12 Nov 2026); test results come from SoundGuys. We found no Indian owner reviews. The score is provisional until we test it ourselves.
The verdict
The Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) brings noise cancelling, LDAC, multipoint and a claimed 30 hours with ANC to about ₹12,990, roughly half its MRP. It suits bass lovers and commuters; the catch is a default sound one lab called excessively bassy, and no USB-C audio.
Best for
- Bass lovers who want ANC from a big brand around ₹13,000
- Commuters who want a comfortable, foldable pair with a long battery
Skip it if
- You want a balanced sound without using the EQ
- You want wired USB-C audio
- You have long hair and dislike hinges; SoundGuys says hair can catch
What we like
- Sony's V1 processor and dual noise sensors; SoundGuys measured over 25 dB of attenuation above 80 Hz
- SoundGuys measured 32 hours 35 minutes of playback, above Sony's 30-hour ANC-on claim
- LDAC, AAC and SBC, multipoint, wear detection and Fast Pair
- Folds into a flat case; SoundGuys rated comfort 9 out of 10
- ₹12,990 on Sony's own store and ₹12,980 at Vijay Sales, against a ₹24,990 MRP
What we don’t
- SoundGuys called the default sound too bassy and said the ULT button adds even more
- No USB-C audio; wired listening only over 3.5 mm
- Sony's listing gives two quick-charge claims (10 min for 5 hours, and 3 min for 90 minutes)
- Clamping force is noticeable, per SoundGuys, and it can slide if not fitted well
- We found no Indian owner reviews to check reliability, and no warranty terms on Sony's page
Score breakdown
- Specs on paper
- 7.5
- Independent test evidence
- 6.5
- Support and warranty
- 6.5
- Value
- 7.5
In this review
How we researched this
We have not used the ULT Wear. Specs and price come from Sony’s official India store, ShopAtSC, and the Vijay Sales listing, both read on 12 November 2026. Measured battery, noise cancelling, comfort and sound notes come from SoundGuys’ review.
We could not find it on Flipkart, could not open Croma or Amazon.in, and did not find Indian owner reviews we could read. Driver size and warranty terms were not stated on the pages we read.
What you get on paper
Noise cancelling with dual noise sensors and Sony’s V1 processor, a ULT button that boosts bass, multipoint, wear detection, 360 Reality Audio and Fast Pair. Sony claims 30 hours with noise cancelling and 50 hours without. The store listing makes two quick-charge claims: its title says 10 minutes gives 5 hours, and its description says 3 minutes gives up to 90 minutes. Both may be true, but they are not the same claim.
What independent tests found
SoundGuys measured 32 hours 35 minutes of battery and more than 25 dB of noise attenuation above 80 Hz, which it called decent for commutes and flights though not flagship level. It rated comfort 9 out of 10 but noted a fair amount of clamping force, that the headphones can slide without a good fit, and that long hair can catch in the yoke.
Sound was its main complaint: it called the default tuning bassy “and not in a good way”, and said the ULT mode at its default setting pushes the bass all the way up. It recommends using the EQ. There is no USB-C audio, only a 3.5 mm cable, and no airplane adapter in the case.
Support and warranty
Sony sells it directly through ShopAtSC, and Vijay Sales stocks it. We did not find the warranty term on the pages we read; check the listing before buying.
Should you buy it?
At about ₹13,000 the ULT Wear is a reasonable ANC pair with a long battery and a comfortable fit, and Sony’s own store price is half the MRP. Buy it if you like heavy bass or are happy to spend a few minutes in the EQ. If you want a more neutral sound out of the box, look elsewhere.
Key specs
| Type | Wireless over-ear headphones with ANC, foldable |
|---|---|
| ANC | Dual noise sensor technology, Integrated Processor V1 |
| Battery claim | 30 h with ANC, 50 h without (Sony India store) |
| Battery tested by others | 32 h 35 min (SoundGuys standard test) |
| Quick charge | 10 min for 5 h (listing title); 3 min for up to 90 min (description) |
| Bluetooth and codecs | Bluetooth 5.2, multipoint; SBC, AAC, LDAC (SoundGuys) |
| Wired | 3.5 mm cable; no USB-C audio |
| Extras | ULT bass button, wear detection, 360 Reality Audio, Fast Pair |
| Weight | 253 g (SoundGuys) |
| Warranty | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Price checked | ₹12,990 (Sony store), ₹12,980 (Vijay Sales), MRP ₹24,990, 12 Nov 2026 |
Questions buyers ask
What is the Sony ULT Wear price in India?
On 12 November 2026 Sony's India store (ShopAtSC) listed ₹12,990 against an MRP of ₹24,990, and Vijay Sales listed ₹12,980. The white colour was out of stock on Sony's store; black and gray were available.
How long does the ULT Wear battery last?
Sony claims 30 hours with noise cancelling and 50 hours without. SoundGuys measured 32 hours 35 minutes in its standard test. We have not measured it.
What does the ULT button do?
It boosts the bass. SoundGuys found the default sound already bassy and recommends tuning the ULT settings and EQ in Sony's app.
Does the ULT Wear support LDAC?
Yes. SoundGuys lists SBC, AAC and LDAC over Bluetooth 5.2, with LC3 promised in a later firmware update.
