Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
Poly
53 Overall Score
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Technics EAH-A800
Technics
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
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Technics EAH-A800
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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)
Sound quality 7
Build quality 2
Comfort 3
Anc performance 2
Ldac codec 3
Eq customization 2
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Specifications
| Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Artificial leather | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 28 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 3225 Stereo USB-C Headset + 3.5mm Plug + USB-C/A Adapter - Stereo - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - 7.40 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noi | 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★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2.2699999809265137 m | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Poly Lens | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA0.958score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.264score per dollar
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
