Creative Labs ZEN Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear
Creative
62 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
82 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Creative Labs ZEN Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | Over-Ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | Closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | super-soft earpads |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 10 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | 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 | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | 10.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5min=5hrs | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | iOS, Android | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
Creative Labs ZEN Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (75th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
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
Pricing
Creative Labs ZEN Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear0.003score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.001score per dollar
Creative Labs ZEN Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
