Technics EAH-A800
Technics
91 Overall Score
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JBL Endurance Pace JBLENDUPACEBLKGAM
JBL
57 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
JBL Endurance Pace JBLENDUPACEBLKGAM
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Endurance Pace JBLENDUPACEBLKGAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | liquid silicon |
| Headband | — | titanium memory wire |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 18 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | JBL Endurance Pace Open-Ear Sport Headphones - Stereo - Wireless - Bluetooth - 32 Ohm - 20 Hz to 20 kHz - Earbud, Behind-the-neck, Open-ear, Over-the-ear - Binaural - In-ear - Black, Gray |
| 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★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | 10 min for 4 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | Assistant vocal intégré |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP68 |
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
JBL Endurance Pace JBLENDUPACEBLKGAM
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-A8000.241score per dollar
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JBL Endurance Pace JBLENDUPACEBLKGAM0.439score per dollar
JBL Endurance Pace JBLENDUPACEBLKGAM offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
