Technics Eah A800 Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Review In Detail

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 282g

Technics EAH A800 298g

The Technics EAH A800 have a weight of 298g, 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 for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal, at 282g are lighter than the Technics EAH A800 by -16g

Has A Detachable Cable

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Detachable cables are cables that have connectors on both ends. One end goes into your headphone earpieces, while the other end is inserted into a source device. Some new headphones, and not just the expensive ones, are coming with detachable cables, Technics EAH A800 are one of those.

With a detachable cable, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too can use alternative cables and if the cable is pulled, it will pop out instead of breaking.

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✗

Technics EAH A800 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an electrical enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two numerals 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 value 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✗

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Technics EAH A800 are foldable, which makes them more portable. Foldable headphones are easier to transport and take up less storage space.

Has A Tangle Free Cable

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Twisted headphone cables can be a great source of annoyance and inconvenience, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal'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.

Has An Open-Back Design

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Headphones that are designed to allow air to pass through their ear cups from the rear of the speaker driver unit are known as open-back. This design provides a very natural and accurate sound, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have this kind of design which means that resonances and low-frequency that tend to build up caused by the rear enclosure are no longer a concern.

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✗

Technics EAH A800 ✓

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

Cable Length

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 1.25meters

Technics EAH A800 ✗

A long cable ensures more freedom of movement, but remember that every cable based on the conducting material used has a certain amount of parasitic resistance, inductance, and capacitance. How much depends on the length and construction. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal comes with a 1.25meters cable.

Has An Over-The-Ear Foam

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Over-ear headphones have larger earpads that fit around your entire ear Technics EAH A800 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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal with this design offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels.

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Technics EAH A800 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH A800's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Anc)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to 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 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Technics EAH A800 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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✗

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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 20Hz

Technics EAH A800 4Hz

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. Technics EAH A800's lowest frequency is at 4Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal got a juicier bass than the Technics EAH A800

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 22,000Hz

Technics EAH A800 40,000Hz

High frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on the way through. Technics EAH A800's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's highest frequency is at 22,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH A800 got a clearer and crispier treble than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal

Sound Pressure Level

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 95dB/mW

Technics EAH A800 105dB/mW

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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's sound pressure level measurement is 95dB/mW.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 40mm

Technics EAH A800 40mm

The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Technics EAH A800 driver unit is 40mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal driver unit is 40mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better sound.

Impedance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 24Ohms

Technics EAH A800 34Ohms

Impedance is the device's resistance to the electromagnetic current, when electricity flows through a wire, it experiences electrical resistance that counters the flow of current. The resistance of a conductor 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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's impedance is 24Ohms. The impedance of earbuds is the electrical resistance of the driver unit present on the inside.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Neodymium magnets if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have this type of magnet.

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 24hours

Technics EAH A800 50hours

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. Technics EAH A800's battery life is 50 hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's battery life is 24 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 3hours

Technics EAH A800 3hours

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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery

Battery Power

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 1,200mAh

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's battery power is 1,200mAh, more battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Has A Rechargeable Battery

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

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. Technics EAH A800's battery can be recharged and used over again.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have a rechargeable battery.

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Can Be Used Wirelessly

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Technics EAH A800 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow you more freedom of movement.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal also can be used wirelessly

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal v5.1

Technics EAH A800 v5.2

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Technics EAH A800 has a v5.2

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal has a Bluetooth version of v5.1. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.

Has Ldac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✗

Technics EAH A800 ✓

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 Aptx Adaptive

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.

Has Aptx Hd

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✗

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

Has Bluetooth Aptx

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 12meters

Technics EAH A800 10meters

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.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal can connect at a 12meters distance via Bluetooth

Has A 3.5Mm Male Connector

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

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. Technics EAH A800 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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have this kind of connector

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Number Of Microphones

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 4only

Technics EAH A800 8only

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

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal microphones are only 4.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

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.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.

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Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

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.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have a mute function.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2only

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal support multipoint, which allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

There is a control panel on the Technics EAH A800 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal too have a control panel on them.

Can Be Used As A Headset

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Technics EAH A800 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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal can be used as a headset. since they have a built-in microphone

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 3years

Technics EAH A800 ✗

The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a warranty period of 3 years

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✗

Technics EAH A800 ✓

Carrying headphones without a case, or putting them in bags without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. The Technics EAH A800 come with their own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.

Has Dolby Atmos

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ✓

Technics EAH A800 ✗

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal	Technics EAH A800
DESIGN	weight	282g	298g
	has a detachable cable	✓	✓
	ingress protection (ip) rating	✗	IPX4
	can be folded	✗	✓
	has a tangle free cable	✓	✗
	has an open-back design	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✗	✓
	cable length	1.25meters	✗
	has an over-the-ear foam	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (anc)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	4Hz
	highest frequency	22,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	95dB/mW	105dB/mW
	driver unit size	40mm	40mm
	impedance	24Ohms	34Ohms
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	24hours	50hours
	charge time	3hours	3hours
	battery power	1,200mAh	✗
	has a rechargeable battery	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	can be used wirelessly	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.1	v5.2
	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
	has bluetooth aptx	✓	✗
	maximum bluetooth range	12meters	10meters
	has a 3.5mm male connector	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	8only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has a mute function	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	can be used as a headset	✓	✓
	warranty period	3years	✗
	travel bag is included	✗	✓
	has dolby atmos	✓	✗
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