Technics EAH-A800
Technics
82 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3
Audio-Technica
52 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 35 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 45 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 98 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 | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 3 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 | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-A8000.233score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-GDL30.372score per dollar
Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
