Technics EAH-A800
Technics
93 Overall Score
vs
HP Voyager Surround 85 UC
HP
61 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | HP Voyager Surround 85 UC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | Artificial leather |
| Headband | — | carbon fiber |
| 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 | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC Headset - Microsoft Teams Certification - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired/Wireless - Bluetooth - 98.4 ft - 20 Hz - 16 kHz - Over-the-head, Over-the-ear - Binaural - Ear |
| Surround | 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 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC Headset - Microsoft Teams Certification - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired/Wireless - Bluetooth - 98.4 ft - 20 Hz - 16 kHz - Over-the-head, Over-the-ear - Binaural - Ear |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, AVDTP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.5 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 21 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8 | 10★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Poly Lens |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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
HP Voyager Surround 85 UC
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average battery (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.