Apple AirPods Max
Apple
70 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
88 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | knit-mesh | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Max, Space Gray | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio | 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 | industry-leading | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 9★ | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Apple | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.