Technics EAH-A800
JBL Live 770NC
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | Fabric |
| Headband | — | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LE Audio |
| 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 | JBL Live 770NC - Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient, Up to 65 Hours of Battery Life, Comfort-fit Fabric Headband & Carrying Pouch (Blue) (Renewed) | JB |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback | True Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 hours (NC ON) | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
JBL Live 770NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 770NC offers 1.5x better value for money
JBL Live 770NC
Verdict
Both products are closely matched — Technics EAH-A800 wins 6 specs while JBL Live 770NC wins 7.