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Philips Freddie vs Sony ULT Wear

What Freddie does better (2) and where ULT Wear wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Philips Freddie
Philips · 2025Freddie
2 advantages≈ $95
vs
Sony ULT Wear
Sony · 2024ULT Wear
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is Freddie better than ULT Wear?

  1. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%
  2. Driver size50 mm vs 40 mm+25%

Why is ULT Wear better than Freddie?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Freddie: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency12 Hz vs 5 Hz2.4×
  3. Weight296 g vs 255 g+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony ULT WearSony ULT Wear≈ $956.3
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency12 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 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
Weight296 g255 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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