ASUS ROG Kithara A702
ASUS
58 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG Kithara A702 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette with fabric, velour | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | soft, eight-level adjustable headband, robust metal frame | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm |
| Driver Size | 100 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 55 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| 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 feedforward & feedback |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 hours (NC ON) |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Kithara A702
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (31th percentile)
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Kithara A7020.155score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.205score per dollar
Technics EAH-A800 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
