Technics EAH-A800 review: specs and price
Technics EAH-A800
Why is Technics EAH-A800 better than the average?
- Lowest frequency?
4 Hzvs14.56 Hz - Highest frequency?
40000 Hzvs24982.85 Hz - Battery life?
50 hoursvs29.99 hours - Driver unit size?
40 mmvs35.62 mm - Bluetooth version?
5.2vs4.59 - Number of microphones?
8vs1.21
Price comparison
Technics Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, 50 Hours Battery Life, High-Fidelity Bluetooth Headphones ...Technics Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, 50 Hours Battery Life, High-Fidelity Bluetooth Headphones with Multi-Point Connectivity, Impressive Call Quality, and Comfort Fit - EAH-A800-S Silver
User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
8.7/10
6 votes
Sound quality
8.8/10
6 votes
Value for money
8.7/10
6 votes
Comfort
9.2/10
6 votes
Noise isolation
8.8/10
6 votes
Design
Fit
Over-ear
The fit of the headphones.
weight
298 g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has a detachable cable
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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
can be folded
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It can be folded into a more compact form.
has a tangle free cable
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The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
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The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
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The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
is dustproof and water-resistant
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The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
Sound quality
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
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This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
lowest frequency
4 Hz
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency
40000 Hz
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
driver unit size
40 mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
impedance
34 Ohms
Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level
105 dB/mW
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
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Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
has passive noise reduction
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The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.
Power
Battery life
50 hours
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
Battery life (ANC)
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The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
charge time
3 hours
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Has USB Type-C
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The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has wireless charging
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It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Has a solar power battery
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A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
has a rechargeable battery
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The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Connectivity
Connectivity
Wireless
The connectivity type of the headphones.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has aptX Adaptive
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aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX
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aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
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LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Low Latency
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aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
has aptX HD
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aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Lossless
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aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has AAC
✔Technics EAH-A800
AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Features
has a noise-canceling microphone
✔Technics EAH-A800
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
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Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
✔Technics EAH-A800
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
✔Technics EAH-A800
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
control panel placed on a device
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There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
can be used as a headset
✔Technics EAH-A800
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Has an in-line control panel
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There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
Miscellaneous
has a 3.5mm male connector
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This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.
Price comparison
Technics Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, 50 Hours Battery Life, High-Fidelity Bluetooth Headphones ...Technics Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, 50 Hours Battery Life, High-Fidelity Bluetooth Headphones with Multi-Point Connectivity, Impressive Call Quality, and Comfort Fit - EAH-A800-S Silver
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Comments
Frank
4 days ago
10 / 10
Better than the Sennheiser Momentum.
Frank
4 days ago
10 / 10
I've been a big Sennheiser guy for years going way, way back to the 1990's. Yep. I have digressed over the years but always came back to my Sennheiser. I used to commute on the subway with my Walkman using my huge Sennheiser’s with an adaptor to keep the subway noise out. I looked like a tool but the headphones put me in my own world where nothing else mattered. I've also been a Technics fan but not for their headphones. So now I run an IT Department and we recently wanted to up our game on the headsets since we're a cubicle company and good quality noise-cancelling headsets are so important in that environment. Well we were able to order in a bunch of good headsets after researching them and even got some seed units for free from our vendor. Anyway, nothing was really jumping out at us so I kept Googling and read about these Technics. For Spits and Giggles, I order up a pair. And never looked back. Tremendous sound quality and isolation. Comfortable for meetings and calls that last for hours. Mini headset jack as a backup for when you run out of power during a meeting. That is the BEST FEATURE EVER! And yes, the Sennheiser’s have this as well. The Technics are better built than the Sennheiser’s. My Momentum 3's had this rubber ring on the outside of each ear piece which ripped on both sides. Really disappointing. I haven't tried the 4's so maybe I'm not being fair but the quality of these Technics has blown me away. In addition, you can choose NOT to use the touch-controls. That's HUGE for me. I can't tell you how many times I've adjusted other headsets with touch controls or fixed my hair only to have them cut out and do something funky because I accidently touched something on them. Give me manual, clickable buttons every time. I know that the Technics are made more for music than calls but hey, they handle calls better than any other set. I bought a pair for home as well for when I work from home. So, at home I'm using them for my music as well and they seem better to me than my Momentum 3's. Beautiful, true, faithful sound. We've supplied these now to about 20 people at the office including my team who spend a lot of time on the phone, and I've not heard a single complaint. All those Helpdesk-recommended headsets would always generate complaints. I'm sold. Sure they're a little pricey but think about how much time you'll be wearing them and I'm sure you'll realize that they're well worth the price.
Pros
Cons
Less
1 year ago
8 / 10
Good overall but better alternatives
Less
1 year ago
8 / 10
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Prah
1 year ago
7 / 10
good product
Prah
1 year ago
7 / 10
damn good to have this product