Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP55, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres. Compared to the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, Technics EAH AZ80 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Technics EAH AZ80 has a lower liquid rating than Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Technics EAH AZ80, at 14g
are heavier than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by of 5g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus are resistant to sweat
Technics EAH AZ80's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Technics EAH AZ80 and Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech 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 counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Technics EAH AZ80 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus driver unit is 9mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus make sound with a juicier bass than the Technics EAH AZ80
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ80 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's measurement is 110dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Technics EAH AZ80's battery life is
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's case has a charge of 12.5 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Technics EAH AZ80's charging case has a battery life of 17.5 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 5 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Technics EAH AZ80 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 0.5 hours
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case. Technics EAH AZ80 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Technics EAH AZ80 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Technics EAH AZ80 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus
Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Technics EAH AZ80 support AAC as well.
Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Technics EAH AZ80 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a find earbuds feature. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint count of 3,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus by 1 only
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Technics EAH AZ80 also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Technics EAH AZ80 too have a control panel on them. Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Technics EAH AZ80 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Audio Technica ATH CKS30TW Plus come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Technics EAH AZ80 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
