Sony Signature Series MDRZ1R
Sony
43 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony Signature Series MDRZ1R | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.35 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | genuine sheepskin | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | genuine leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 70 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz | 4 Hz |
| Freq Max | 120 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 64 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sony MDRZ1R Signature, Hi-Res Headphone, Black | 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 | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
Sony Signature Series MDRZ1R
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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 16 of 38 specs.