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grell OAE2 vs Technics EAH-A1000

What OAE2 does better (1) and where EAH-A1000 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

grell OAE2
grell · 2026OAE2
1 advantage≈ $540
vs
Technics EAH-A1000
Technics · 2026EAH-A1000
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $400
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is OAE2 better than EAH-A1000?

  1. Lowest frequency12 Hz vs 20 Hz+67%

Why is EAH-A1000 better than OAE2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · OAE2: Yes
  2. Weight378 g vs 306 g+24%
  3. Highest frequency34,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+18%
Specifications

Side by side

grell OAE2grell OAE2≈ $540
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency12 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency34,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—90 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight378 g306 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursGrey, Silver, Black—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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