Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
65 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
82 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 8★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Crystal Clear Hands-free Calling, Lightweight, Multipoint Connection, Redesigned Collapsible Case, Up to 30 Hours of Playback with ANC On | 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 | adaptive | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 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 | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 min for 3 hours | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8 | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice Control | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
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 (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
