Technics EAH-A800
Technics
86 Overall Score
vs
Poly 129958
Poly
33 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Poly 129958 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | leatherette |
| Headband | — | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 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 | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.5240000486373901 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 | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Plantronics Hub |
Pros & Cons
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
Poly 129958
- Strong comfort (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-A8000.245score per dollar
vs
Poly 1299581.318score per dollar
Poly 129958 offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.
