Sony H9 Gaming Headset
Sony
41 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony H9 Gaming Headset | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Nylon | super-soft earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | 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 | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 32 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | INZONE Hub | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony H9 Gaming Headset
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average sound (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony H9 Gaming Headset0.104score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.193score per dollar
Technics EAH-A800 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
