Beats Studio Pro
Technics EAH-A800
What Buyers Say
Beats Studio Pro
The Beats Studio Pro headphones receive mixed to negative feedback from users. While many praise the sound quality and noise cancellation, a significant number report persistent issues with crackling or static in one ear, often requiring replacements. Comfort is a major concern, with several users finding the ear cups too tight and painful after short use. Build quality is also criticized as cheap and plasticky, leading some to recommend competitors like Bose or Sony.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Sleek and stylish design
- Good bass response
- Convenient volume control
Cons
- Crackling or static in one ear
- Uncomfortable tight ear cups
- Poor build quality (cheap plastic)
- Wind noise issues with ANC
- Short battery life
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
| Beats Studio Pro | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | UltraPlush engineered leather | super-soft earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 1 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Beats Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear Headphones- Up to 40-Hour Battery Life, Active Noise Cancelling, Great for Travel & Commuting, USB-C Lossless Audio, Apple & Android Compatible - Deep Brown | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 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 | fully-adaptive | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Android Only | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
Beats Studio Pro
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Beats Studio Pro offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.
