SonoFlow HQ51
1MORE
56 Overall Score
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Technics EAH-A800
Technics
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SonoFlow HQ51
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| SonoFlow HQ51 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.53 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | super-soft earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| 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-feed | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback |
| 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 | 100 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge gives an extra 10 hours | 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
SonoFlow HQ51
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
SonoFlow HQ51
Technics EAH-A800
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Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.
