Technics EAH-A800
Technics
91 Overall Score
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Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-A800
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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)
Sound quality 7
Build quality 2
Comfort 3
Anc performance 2
Ldac codec 3
Eq customization 2
Soundcore Life Q30
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Soundcore Life Q30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.60 kg |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | protein leather earcups with memory foam padding |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Multiple Modes, Hi-Res Audio, Custom EQ via App, 50H Playtime, Comfortable Fit, Bluetooth, Multipoint Connection |
| 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 | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| 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 | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Soundcore App |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
Soundcore Life Q30
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.