Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
77 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
82 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen 980 | 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 | MEMS | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 80 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 7 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, 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 | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | 1 m |
| Range | 12 m★ | 10.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 23 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Cardioid (Unidirectional) | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bang & Olufsen | Technics Audio Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %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
Bang & Olufsen 9800.093score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.233score per dollar
Technics EAH-A800 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
