- How does the EAH-A800 compare with the Sony WH-1000XM5?
- The Panasonic wins on battery life and costs less for similar comfort and sound. The Sony has stronger noise cancelling, better call microphones and support for LDAC.
- Is the noise cancelling good enough for flights?
- It cuts steady engine noise well enough to listen at lower volumes. It does not silence cabin noise as completely as the Bose QuietComfort Ultra.
- Can I connect to a phone and a laptop at the same time?
- Yes. Multipoint pairing keeps both connected, so a call on the phone interrupts audio from the laptop.
- Does it support high-resolution codecs?
- No. It uses SBC and AAC only, so it lacks aptX and LDAC. Streaming from an iPhone is unaffected; Android users lose hi-res options.
- What is in the box?
- The headphones, a carrying case, a USB charging cable and a 3.5 mm audio cable for wired listening.
- Can I use it wired with no battery?
- Yes. The 3.5 mm cable works with the headphones powered off, which helps on planes with seatback screens.
- Where is the Panasonic EAH-A800 Noise-Canceling cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $399.99, as of our latest check.