Technics EAH-A800
Technics
95 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
89 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
Bang & Olufsen 980
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Bang & Olufsen 980 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 118 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency |
| Surround | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-S Silver | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Silver | Over Ear | Over | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.25 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m | 12.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 23 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Cardioid (Unidirectional) |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Bang & Olufsen App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.