JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
The JLab Sage noise-canceling headphones are praised for their comfort, long battery life, and effective ANC, making them ideal for workouts and daily use. However, several users report a low microphone volume that hampers call clarity, and a recurring packaging defect causes deformed ear cushions. The lack of a carrying case is also noted as a minor drawback.
Pros
- Comfortable ear cups
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Great sound quality with app EQ
- Seamless multi-device pairing
Cons
- Low microphone volume
- Deformed ear cushions from packaging
- No carrying case included
- Not loud enough for some users
- Occasional Bluetooth glitches
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
| JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Cloud Foam | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Plastic, Mesh | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 18 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-S Silver | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Silver | Over Ear | Over |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Smart Active Noise Cancelation | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 4 hours playtime | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 600 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JLab App | Technics Audio Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
