Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Technics Eah Az80 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

JBL Tune Flex IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating is read as, the first number 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.

Compared to the JBL Tune Flex, 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

Weight

Technics EAH AZ80 14g

JBL Tune Flex 9.6g

The JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Technics EAH AZ80, at 14g are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 4.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat

Technics EAH AZ80's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tune Flex's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Technics EAH AZ80 and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Technics EAH AZ80 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Tune Flex and Technics EAH AZ80 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

The JBL Tune Flex stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Technics EAH AZ80, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

JBL Tune Flex 12mm

The JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2mm , a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

JBL Tune Flex 20Hz

JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

JBL Tune Flex 20,000Hz

The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tune Flex

Sound Pressure Level

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

JBL Tune Flex 108dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Tune Flex's measurement is 108dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

JBL Tune Flex 8hours

JBL Tune Flex's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is 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 less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 0.5 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 have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ80 17.5hours

JBL Tune Flex 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Tune Flex's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 6.5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

JBL Tune Flex 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Technics EAH AZ80 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✗

Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.

Technics EAH AZ80 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Technics EAH AZ80 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

JBL Tune Flex v5.2

JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 JBL Tune Flex . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

JBL Tune Flex 10meters

JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Technics EAH AZ80 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your iPad. 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.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✗

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, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

JBL Tune Flex 4only

The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.

Technics EAH AZ80 microphones are 8, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Technics EAH AZ80 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

JBL Tune Flex -38dBV/Pa

The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✗

Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

JBL Tune Flex ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Technics EAH AZ80 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

JBL Tune Flex 2only

The JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 have a multipoint count of 3, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1 only . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Technics EAH AZ80 also have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

With the JBL Tune Flex, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Technics EAH AZ80 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

JBL Tune Flex ✗

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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Technics EAH AZ80 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Technics EAH AZ80 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ80	JBL Tune Flex
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	14g	9.6g
	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	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	108dB/mW
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	17.5hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	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	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	4only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	✗	-38dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	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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Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Technics Eah Az80 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included