Apple EarPods
Apple
36 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| Apple EarPods | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | super-soft earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 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 | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple EarPods
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average sound (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31th percentile)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Apple EarPods1.420score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.195score per dollar
Apple EarPods offers 7.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.
