JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
The JLab Go Work headset receives mostly positive feedback for its comfort, clear voice microphone, and good value for the price. Users appreciate the lightweight design and long battery life, though some find the sound quality underwhelming. A few reviews are brief and lack detail, and the Q&A clarifies that there is no sidetone feature.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Clear voice microphone
- Great value for price
- Lightweight design
- Long battery life
Cons
- Sound quality could be better
- No sidetone feature
- Some reviews lack detail
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
| JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Cloud Foam | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Plastic | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Max SPL | 117 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | 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 | Noise Canceling Microphone | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 45 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | JLab | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd 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
JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
No current pricing available
Technics EAH-A800
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
