Technics EAH-A800
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
What Buyers Say
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)
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
These cat-ear headphones are adored for their cute design, customizable lighting, and comfort, but they suffer from significant Bluetooth connectivity issues, short battery life, and mediocre sound quality. While some users find them acceptable for cozy gaming when used wired, others report complete failure within months. The mic quality is passable but not great, and the price of $70+ feels high given the performance.
Pros
- Cute cat ear design
- Customizable RGB lighting
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Retractable microphone
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Short battery life (1-3 hours)
- Mediocre sound quality
- Poor microphone quality
- No lighting when wired
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | EASARS Cat Ear GS510 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | high-grade soft silicone |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | EASARS Cat Ear Headphones, Gaming Headset (Wireless, Green) |
| 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 | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| 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 | 50 hrs★ | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
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
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-A800
No current pricing available
EASARS Cat Ear GS510
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
