eKids SM-140.UEXv0
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
eKids SM-140.UEXv0
Overall, these Mario-themed headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and parental volume control. However, a significant number of verified reviews report a critical durability issue where the audio jack breaks off after a few weeks of use, leading to frustration and product failure. The splitter feature for sharing audio is appreciated, but the recurring breakage problem heavily impacts the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Soft and comfortable ear pads
- Parental volume control
- Splitter for shared listening
- Easy for kids to use
Cons
- Audio jack breaks easily
- Flimsy build quality
- Short lifespan (weeks to months)
- Not noise-cancelling
- Difficult customer support
Technics EAH-A800
The Technics EAH-A800 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, which many users compare favorably to wired headphones, especially when using the LDAC codec. Reviewers praise the comfortable fit, effective ANC, and the ability to create an immersive soundstage with clear stereo separation. However, a few users report durability concerns, such as the headband material loosening within a month and faulty components after a year, while others suggest minor improvements like larger ear cups and more EQ bands.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Immersive soundstage with stereo separation
- LDAC codec support for high-quality audio
Cons
- Durability concerns with headband material
- Faulty components after a year
- Ear cups could be slightly bigger
- Headband feels hard on scalp
- Only 5 EQ bands (wants more)
Scores
Specifications
| eKids SM-140.UEXv0 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Adjustable Headband, Foldable | AAC, LDAC, 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★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 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 |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
eKids SM-140.UEXv0
- Strong comfort (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.