Technics EAH AZ80
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Devialet Gemini 2
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Category | Features | Technics EAH AZ80 | Devialet Gemini 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 14g | 12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 120dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 17.5hours | 17hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 3only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✗ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2's rating for solids indicates 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.
In comparison to the Devialet Gemini 2, Technics EAH AZ80 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Technics EAH AZ80, at 14g
are heavier than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference of 2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.
Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat
Technics EAH AZ80's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Technics EAH AZ80 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Technics EAH AZ80 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Devialet Gemini 2 and Technics EAH AZ80 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
Devialet Gemini 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both Technics EAH AZ80, and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.
Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Devialet Gemini 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Technics EAH AZ80
The Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Devialet Gemini 2
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini 2's measurement is 120dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Devialet Gemini 2's battery life is 5 hours, these last less 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
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Devialet Gemini 2's case is said to have a full charge of 17 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Technics EAH AZ80's charging case has a battery life of 17.5 hours,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 0.5 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1 hours
The Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Technics EAH AZ80 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Technics EAH AZ80 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Devialet Gemini 2 support 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 comes along with most current electronics.
Devialet Gemini 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 Devialet Gemini 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
Devialet Gemini 2 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Devialet Gemini 2 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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 Technics EAH AZ80 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
Devialet Gemini 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.
The Technics EAH AZ80 microphones are 8,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Devialet Gemini 2 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 have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while 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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Technics EAH AZ80 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Devialet Gemini 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint count of 3,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1 only
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Technics EAH AZ80 too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Devialet Gemini 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Technics EAH AZ80 too have a control panel on them.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Devialet Gemini 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Technics EAH AZ80 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.