Y8+
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
Y8+
Users overwhelmingly praise these headphones for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and impressive sound quality at a budget price. Many highlight the long battery life, versatile listening modes (especially transparency), and durable build that survived extreme conditions. A few note minor issues like audio skipping with LDAC, initial distortion fixed by reset, and slightly tight fit, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Comfortable memory foam earpads
- Great sound quality for the price
- Long battery life (70-80 hours with ANC)
- Versatile listening modes (normal, transparent, ANC)
Cons
- Audio skipping with LDAC codec
- Initial distortion required reset
- Slightly tight fit for some
- Noise leak with glasses
- Mid and treble could be better
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
| Y8+ | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | super-soft earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | 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 | hybrid | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | 1Mii App | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
Y8+
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Y8+ offers 7.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 37 specs.
