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Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Technics EAH-A800

What WH-1000XM4 does better (1) and where EAH-A800 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony · 2020WH-1000XM4
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $230
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics · 2022EAH-A800
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $220
Higher score
7.9Noise control & calls7.2
4.4Battery6.9

Why is WH-1000XM4 better than EAH-A800?

  1. Weight254 g vs 298 g+17%

Why is EAH-A800 better than WH-1000XM4?

  1. Battery life38 h vs 60 h+58%
  2. Battery life with ANC30 h vs 50 h+67%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4≈ $2306.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency4 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω34 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB105 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life38 h60 h
Battery life with ANC30 h50 h
Charging time3 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
NFC pairingYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight254 g298 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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