Technics EAH-A800
JBL Junior 320BT
What Buyers Say
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)
JBL Junior 320BT
These headphones are well-liked by parents for their comfort, fit for young children, and volume-limiting feature that protects hearing. Battery life is praised as long, and pairing is easy. However, durability is a concern for toddlers, as one reviewer found the ear cushion easily detachable and hard to reattach.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for children
- Volume limiting protects hearing
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing
- Great color options
Cons
- Ear cushion detaches easily
- Difficult to reattach ear cushion
- Not durable for toddlers
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Junior 320BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Headband | — | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | 32 millimeters |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 12 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 80 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-S Silver | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Silver | Over Ear | Over | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | five minutes of charge will give you another three hours of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
JBL Junior 320BT
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong comfort (76th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Junior 320BT offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
