Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
77 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
86 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Work
Calls
Budget
Commute
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | super-soft earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | 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 | adaptive | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off) | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.