Edifier WH950NB
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
Edifier WH950NB
Overall, users find these headphones comfortable and good-sounding with decent noise cancellation, but several have reported fit issues where they slip off during exercise, Bluetooth connectivity problems, and a non-functional microphone when used with a wired cable. Battery life and noise cancellation are seen as inferior to some competitors, and the durability of the earcups has been questioned after a year of use. Despite a few highly positive reviews, the mixed feedback indicates a product with notable compromises.
Pros
- comfortable fit for long wear
- great sound quality
- good noise cancellation
- decent Bluetooth performance
- multipoint pairing ability
Cons
- loose fit during exercise
- Bluetooth connectivity drops
- microphone fails with wired cable
- inferior noise cancellation to competitors
- earcup durability after one year
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
| Edifier WH950NB | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 10 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 91 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC, SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Edifier WH950NB Gen 2 Wireless Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Hi-Res Audio with LDAC 8-Level ANC, Spatial Sound 80H Playtime Bluetooth 5.4 Foldable 3.5mm AUX, Travel Case - Black | Edifier | 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 | hybrid | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 34 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Edifier Connect | Technics Audio Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Edifier WH950NB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %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
Edifier WH950NB
Technics EAH-A800
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
