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Koss KPH40 Utility vs Sony ULT Wear

What KPH40 Utility does better (1) and where ULT Wear wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Koss KPH40 Utility
Koss · 2024KPH40 Utility
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Sony ULT Wear
Sony · 2024ULT Wear
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is KPH40 Utility better than ULT Wear?

  1. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is ULT Wear better than KPH40 Utility?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · KPH40 Utility: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 5 Hz3×
Specifications

Side by side

Sony ULT WearSony ULT Wear≈ $956.3
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance60 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB110 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—50 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight—255 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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