Audeze MM-500
Audeze
38 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
82 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Audeze MM-500 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | premium leather | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | spring steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 90 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | 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 | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
Pros & Cons
Audeze MM-500
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average anc (30th 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
Audeze MM-5000.008score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-A8000.183score per dollar
Technics EAH-A800 offers 22.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
