Reviewers mostly praise Sony ULT WEAR for its powerful bass and noise canceling performance, calling it a great value alternative to premium models. The headphones shine with deep, punchy bass that excites bass lovers, excellent active noise isolation that blocks out plane engines and chatter, and a long 44-hour battery life. On the downside, the design is considered less attractive than the XM series, and the headphones are not the most portable, though they come with a carrying case.