Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5
Edifier
56 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Lambskin | super-soft earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 89 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 120 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC, SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| 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 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | 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 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 11 hours playback | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 1,500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Edifier Connex | Technics Audio Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
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 9 of 42 specs.