Technics EAH-A800
Technics
82 Overall Score
vs
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 S820-ST-BL-US
Shokz
48 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 S820-ST-BL-US | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | bone conduction |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 101.30000305175781 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 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | 5min=2.5hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Shokz App |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
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 (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 S820-ST-BL-US
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (79th percentile)
- Below average battery (22th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.