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AKG N9 Hybrid vs Technics EAH-A800

What N9 Hybrid does better (3) and where EAH-A800 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $160
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Technics EAH-A800
Technics · 2022EAH-A800
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $190
7.8Noise control & calls6.9
9.2Battery6.9

Why is N9 Hybrid better than EAH-A800?

  1. Battery life100 h vs 60 h+67%
  2. Battery life with ANC55 h vs 50 h+10%
  3. Weight281 g vs 298 g+6%

Why is EAH-A800 better than N9 Hybrid?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
Specifications

Side by side

AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1609.0
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω34 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB105 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h60 h
Battery life with ANC55 h50 h
Charging time3 h3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight281 g298 g
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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