Technics EAH-A800
Technics
93 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Major V
Marshall
77 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Marshall Major V | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Marshall Bluetooth |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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
Marshall Major V
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-A8000.207score per dollar
vs
Marshall Major V0.349score per dollar
Marshall Major V offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
