Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
96 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 | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft fit leather | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz | 4 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, 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 | adaptive | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1 m |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for 3 hours of playback | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8 | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (93th percentile)93th %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 (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM50.415score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.234score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM5 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 38 specs.
