JVC HAF160B Gumy Ear Bud Headphone

JVC HAF160B Gumy Ear Bud Headphone

JVC
14 Overall Score
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Technics EAH-A800

Technics EAH-A800

Technics
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

JVC HAF160B Gumy Ear Bud Headphone

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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

Scores

Gaming
JVC
10
Technics
96
Work
JVC
8
Technics
96
Budget
JVC
22
Technics
91
Calls
JVC
5
Technics
90
Commute
JVC
9
Technics
87
Music
JVC
13
Technics
80
Studio
JVC
13
Technics
76

Specifications

JVC HAF160B Gumy Ear Bud HeadphoneTechnics EAH-A800
Design
Form Factor—over-ear
Open/Closed—closed
Foldable—✓★
Weight—0.30 kg★
Ear Cushion—super-soft earpads
Audio
Driver Type—dynamic
Driver Size—40 mm★
Drivers—1★
Freq Min—4 Hz★
Freq Max—40 kHz★
Impedance16 Ω34 Ω
Sensitivity—105 dB★
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
Codecs—AAC, LDAC, SBC
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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—50 hrs★
Charge Time—3 hrs★
Fast Charging—15 Minutes for 10 Hours
Charging—USB-C★
Microphone
Microphone—✓★
Mic Count—8★
NC Mic—✓★
Boom Mic—✗
Features
Voice Assistant—Siri, Alexa
Touch Controls—✗
App—Technics Audio Connect

Pros & Cons

JVC HAF160B Gumy Ear Bud Headphone

  • Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average connectivity (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average sound (25th percentile)
  • Below average anc (33rd 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 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 37 specs.

Technics EAH-A800 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute