Blue Tiger Storm 95005
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
Blue Tiger Storm 95005
This headset receives mostly positive feedback for its noise-canceling microphone, comfort, and battery life, especially among truckers and remote workers. However, a detailed negative review highlights poor sound quality, confusing button placement, and random disconnections, which significantly lowers the overall score. While many users find it a great value and upgrade from other brands, the mixed experiences with durability and audio performance prevent a higher rating.
Pros
- Excellent noise-canceling microphone
- Very comfortable and lightweight
- Long battery life (30+ hours talk time)
- Great Bluetooth range (100+ feet)
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Poor sound quality for some users
- Confusing button placement (volume, mute)
- Random disconnections
- Flimsy plastic housing
- Ear discomfort after long wear
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)
Scores
Specifications
| Blue Tiger Storm 95005 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | super-soft earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | 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 | passive | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 400 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
Blue Tiger Storm 95005
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong battery (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- 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
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.