Shokz OpenSwim Pro S820-ST-SR-US-326
Shokz
54 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
93 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Shokz OpenSwim Pro S820-ST-SR-US-326 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Titanium | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 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 | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min=2.5hrs | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Shokz App | Technics Audio Connect |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenSwim Pro S820-ST-SR-US-326
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Shokz OpenSwim Pro S820-ST-SR-US-3260.414score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.267score per dollar
Shokz OpenSwim Pro S820-ST-SR-US-326 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
