Technics EAH-A800
Technics
87 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort
Bose
75 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Work
Calls
Budget
Commute
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 127.80000305175781 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life, Chilled Lilac - Limited Edition Color (Renewed) |
| 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 | Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life, Chilled Lilac - Limited Edition Color (Renewed) | Bose QuietComfort Wireless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.100000023841858 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | 15-minute charge gives you up to 2.5 hours of additional play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | Spotify Tap |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Bose Music |
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
Bose QuietComfort
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.