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Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:16 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 71% of headphones
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

6.9

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.8

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Battery

4%

8.9

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 68% of headphones
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,498 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 81% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

6.9

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.8

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Battery

4%

8.9

Calls & Controls

6.5
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,498 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 74.1% of products in this category.
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
16 Hz
Lowest frequency
16 Hz
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 16 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 54.1% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
â–² Better than 62% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
15 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
15 m
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
190 ms
Audio latency
190 ms
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 190 ms, higher audio latency than 69% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
no
Adjustable ANC levels
no
★ Better than 93% of models
This pair of headphones offers no adjustable ANC levels, fewer adjustable ANC levels than 7% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
16 hours
Battery life
16 hours
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 16 hours, lower battery life than 77% of headphones and equal to 2.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
610 mAh
Battery capacity
610 mAh
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 610 mAh, higher battery capacity than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
Under Armour
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
245 g
Weight
245 g
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 245 g, heavier than 59.8% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 5.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition
    the average pair of headphones
    Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.43 vs 8.000).
    8.43 vs 8
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Maximum Bluetooth range
    15 m
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <10 m – >15 m
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    15 m vs 10 m
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 14 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    16 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 40 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    190 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (190 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    190 ms vs 150 ms
  • 12.4% higher weight
    Weight
    245 g
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 18 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    92 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (92 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    92 dB vs 110 dB
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    101 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 12.4% higher weight
    Weight
    245 g
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 18 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    92 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (92 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    92 dB vs 110 dB
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    101 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 14 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    16 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 40 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    190 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (190 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    190 ms vs 150 ms

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,498 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition

  • Secure fit that stays in place during high-intensity workouts and movement
  • Sweat-resistant design with removable and machine-washable ear cushions for better hygiene
  • Punchy, bass-heavy sound signature tailored for motivational gym music
  • Long-lasting battery life (up to 45 hours on newer models) with a convenient fast-charging feature
  • Intuitive TalkThru technology that allows for quick conversations without removing the headset
  • Durable, rugged build quality designed to withstand gym abuse
  • Vented hard-shell carrying case that allows damp headphones to dry while stored

What we don't like about Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition

  • High clamping force can feel uncomfortable or like a 'vise' during sessions longer than an hour
  • Premium price point is often cited as high, especially for the limited edition branding
  • On-ear design may pinch or cause discomfort for users who wear glasses
  • Microphone quality is considered average and can pick up significant background noise during calls
  • Some users reported build issues where the plastic headband or hinges snapped after extended use
  • The heavy bass emphasis can mask mid and high frequencies, which may not appeal to audiophiles

Verdict

The Under Armour Sport Wireless Project Rock Edition is a rugged, on-ear training headphone engineered by JBL with an IPX4 sweat-resistant rating and 40mm dynamic drivers tuned for a bass-heavy sound curve. It features breathable UA Supervent ear cushions that are removable and hand-washable, alongside a 16-hour battery life with a 5-minute speed charge providing 1 hour of playback. Key pros include the unique 'TalkThru' technology that lowers music for quick conversations via the Brahma Bull logo button and a highly stable fit designed for intense movement. However, common cons include a lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), a clamping force that can feel tight during long sessions, and the use of older Micro-USB charging instead of modern USB-C.

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