SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
SteelSeries
73 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
93 Overall Score
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave memory cushion | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Aluminum | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-K Black | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Black | Over Ear | Over E |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Arctis Nova 5 Companion App | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
