JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42
JLab
53 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
86 Overall Score
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Specifications
| JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Faux Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 35 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 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 | — | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Other | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 2.5 hours | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong battery (73rd 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
Pricing
JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK420.492score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.245score per dollar
JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.
