Technics EAH-A800
Technics
87 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599
Sennheiser
42 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | soft replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | Aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 12 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 39 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | SENNHEISER HD 599 Open Back Headphone, Ivory |
| 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★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 2.990000009536743 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | — |
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
Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
