EASARS Cat Ear GS510
Sony WH-1000XM4
What Buyers Say
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
Sony WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfort. However, many users report durability issues, particularly with the hinges, and some complain about software quirks like the speak-to-chat feature and Bluetooth connectivity problems. While the audio experience is highly praised, the build quality and software reliability are common concerns.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Hinge durability issues
- Speak-to-chat feature glitchy
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Charging issues
- Touch controls unreliable
Scores
Specifications
| EASARS Cat Ear GS510 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | high-grade soft silicone | foamed urethane |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | EASARS Cat Ear Headphones, Gaming Headset (Wireless, Green) | LDAC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | industry-leading |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 5★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
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)
Sony WH-1000XM4
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.