Shure Aonic 40 Vs. Technics Eah A800 Review In Detail

Weight

Technics EAH A800 298g

Shure Aonic 40 311g

The Shure Aonic 40 have a weight of 311g, these weigh below 320g, which we consider as the highest average a headphone should weigh for comfort during long use. We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Technics EAH A800, at 298g are lighter than the Shure Aonic 40 by -13g

Has A Detachable Cable

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Detachable cables are cables that have connectors on both ends. One end goes into your headphone cups, while the other end is inserted into an audio source. Some new headphones, and not just the expensive ones, are coming with detachable cables, Shure Aonic 40 are one of those.

With a detachable cable, Technics EAH A800 too can use alternative cables and if the cable is pulled, it will pop out instead of breaking.

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH A800 IPX4

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an electrical enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represent a number The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquid.

Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH A800's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Can Be Folded

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 are foldable, which makes them more portable. Foldable headphones are easier to transport and take up less storage space.

The Technics EAH A800 too can fold up, foldable headphones can reduce their size by 60% to 70% when folded.

Has A Tangle Free Cable

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Twisted headphone cables can be a great source of annoyance and inconvenience, Shure Aonic 40's cable is designed to minimize tangling. Constant twisting of the cables can also lead to bends in the copper wires, affecting sound quality, or rendering your headphones defective.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

By sweat resistance we mean that the wireless earbuds are protected in the presence of low-pressure water jets at any angle, this is determined by the IP Rating of the earbuds. Based on the ingress protection rating of the Technics EAH A800 they do have sweat resistance

Has An Over-The-Ear Foam

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Over-ear headphones have larger earpads that fit around your entire ear Shure Aonic 40 have a comfortable full-size form with earcups that fully enclose your ears. This design is loved for its increased sound isolation and the fact that it won't leak sound to your neighbors.

Technics EAH A800 with this design offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels.

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Technics EAH A800 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Anc)

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 outside (noise from your surrounding) and adding -1 inside (counter sound within the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Shure Aonic 40 allow you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise.

Technics EAH A800 too have active noise cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each may work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting, mode, or noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Passive Noise Cancellation uses well-designed ear cups to seal out environment noise. This is used for both in-ear earphones and over-ear headphones where the headphone itself will keep surrounding noise out. The Shure Aonic 40 sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH A800 4Hz

Shure Aonic 40 20Hz

Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Shure Aonic 40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

Technics EAH A800's lowest frequency is at 4Hz, this implies that Shure Aonic 40 got a juicier bass than the Technics EAH A800

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH A800 40,000Hz

Shure Aonic 40 20,000Hz

High frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Shure Aonic 40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

Technics EAH A800's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH A800 got a clearer and crispier treble than the Shure Aonic 40

Sound Pressure Level

Technics EAH A800 105dB/mW

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Sound pressure is the average variation in atmospheric pressure caused by the sound, the sound level .i.e how loud something is can be perceived differently by different people so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

The sound pressure level, SPL, is the pressure level of a sound, measured in decibels, dB, Technics EAH A800's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH A800 40mm

Shure Aonic 40 40mm

The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Shure Aonic 40 driver unit is 40mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

Technics EAH A800 driver unit is 40mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better sound.

Impedance

Technics EAH A800 34Ohms

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Impedance is the device's resistance to the electromagnetic current, as electricity flows through a wire, it faces electrical resistance that counters the flow of current. The resistance of a wire is measured in ohms. Technics EAH A800's impedance is 34Ohms, the lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.

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Battery Life

Technics EAH A800 50hours

Shure Aonic 40 25hours

If your headphones play wirelessly, cancel ambient noise, or enhance your listening experience with active features, their battery life will reduce over time. The device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Shure Aonic 40's battery life is 25 hours

Technics EAH A800's battery life is 50 hours. Each time you recharge your headphones, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your device, no longer plays for long like it used to.

Charge Time

Technics EAH A800 3hours

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

It takes 3 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH A800's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the headphones for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has A Rechargeable Battery

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

A rechargeable battery is a type of electrical battery that can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, as opposed to a disposable or primary battery, which is supplied fully charged and discarded after use. Shure Aonic 40's battery can be recharged and used over again.

The Technics EAH A800 too have a rechargeable battery.

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Can Be Used Wirelessly

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow you more freedom of movement not restricted by a cable.

The Technics EAH A800 also can be used wirelessly

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH A800 v5.2

Shure Aonic 40 v5

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Shure Aonic 40 has a v5

Technics EAH A800 has a Bluetooth version of v5.2. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Technics EAH A800 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Bluetooth Aptx

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 support APTX, a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.

Has Aac

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH A800 10meters

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The Technics EAH A800 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

Has A 3.5Mm Male Connector

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Being an industry standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards. This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc. Shure Aonic 40 has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there. All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor.

Technics EAH A800 too have this kind of connector

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH A800 8only

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Technics EAH A800 have only 8 microphones, more microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Technics EAH A800 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.

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Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Technics EAH A800 have a mute function, they have an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

There is a control panel on the Shure Aonic 40 body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

The Technics EAH A800 too have a control panel on them.

Can Be Used As A Headset

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 can be used as a headset. A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.

Technics EAH A800 can be used as a headset. since they have a built-in microphone

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Carrying headphones without a case, or putting them in bags without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. The Shure Aonic 40 come with their own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.

Technics EAH A800 too have a travel bag or case included.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH A800	Shure Aonic 40
DESIGN	weight	298g	311g
	has a detachable cable	✓	✓
	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	✗
	can be folded	✓	✓
	has a tangle free cable	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✗
	has an over-the-ear foam	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (anc)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	lowest frequency	4Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	✗
	driver unit size	40mm	40mm
	impedance	34Ohms	✗
POWER	battery life	50hours	25hours
	charge time	3hours	✗
	has a rechargeable battery	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	can be used wirelessly	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has bluetooth aptx	✗	✓
	has aac	✗	✓
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	✗
	has a 3.5mm male connector	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	can be used as a headset	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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