SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
The SteelSeries Arctis Elite Wireless is widely praised for its exceptional comfort, impressive sound quality, and versatile features like simultaneous multi-channel audio and active noise cancellation. Users highlight its premium unboxing experience and reliable wireless range, though some note the high price tag and suggest that pure audiophiles might look elsewhere for sound quality alone. Overall, it is considered a top-tier do-it-all headset for gaming and work.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long sessions
- Impressive sound quality with detail
- Simultaneous multi-channel audio support
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Transparency mode for awareness
Cons
- High price point
- Sound quality may not satisfy pure audiophiles
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
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Vegan Leather | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Steel, Aluminum | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LC3+ | 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 |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min=4 Hours | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Arctis Companion | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
