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Sony WH-H800

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44 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • an amazing wireless range and better isolation performance
  • Sony are also a lot more customizable than the Denon
  • the delivery is exceptionally consistent across our five humans subjects

Cons

  • noticeably muffled and lacking in detail
  • they cannot switch between multiple devices and have to be repaired each time
  • the design is mostly plastic

Key specs

  • 18 Ω
  • 50, 40000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Sony WH-H800 - Pros & Cons

Sony WH-H800

Pros

  • an amazing wireless range and better isolation performance
  • Sony are also a lot more customizable than the Denon
  • the delivery is exceptionally consistent across our five humans subjects
  • They have a comfortable fit and provide a decent control scheme
  • decently sturdy build quality
  • Sony compatible app is also more complete and offers more customization options
  • sturdier and more comfortable
  • Comfortable and well-built design
  • better controls
  • and feel more durable and stable
  • ensures a tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction

Cons

  • noticeably muffled and lacking in detail
  • they cannot switch between multiple devices and have to be repaired each time
  • the design is mostly plastic
  • their noise canceling is a little weak
  • their noise isolation is a little weak
  • headphones cable can be plugged in for wired listening
  • there is no way to check charge apart from when it runs out
  • a super-high volume or in any tough environment
  • lack of digital noise cancellation
  • the design may be too small for optimal comfort

Sony WH-H800 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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18 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
180 g
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Sony WH-H800 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight6.35 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.2
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery recharge time4.0 h
Battery life24.0 h
Standby time250.0 h
Charging via USByes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Green
  • Red
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance18.0 Ω
Frequency range50 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Features
Noise-cancelingno
Buttons
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
NFCyes

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