JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM
These JBL kids headphones are generally well-liked, especially for comfort and fit on children aged 5-9. The volume-limiting feature and long battery life are praised, though durability concerns exist for very young toddlers who may pull off ear cushions. Overall, they are seen as a reliable choice for daily use.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for children
- Volume-limiting feature
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing
- Good color options
Cons
- Ear cushions detach easily for toddlers
- Difficult to reattach ear cushions
- Not foldable
- No built-in microphone
- No monitoring feature for parents
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
| JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft over-ear cups | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | 12mm thick soft pad | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 80 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 81 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | 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 | adaptive | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Technics Audio Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
JBL Junior JBLJR320BTBLUAM offers 8.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 43 specs.
