Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Technics EAH AZ80 | JBL Tune Flex |
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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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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
The JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Technics EAH AZ80, at 14g weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex by of 4.4g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance Technics EAH AZ80's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc 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 Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Technics EAH AZ80 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
JBL Tune Flex sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out . Both Technics EAH AZ80, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by 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
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any 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 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tune Flex The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.
The 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. 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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune Flex's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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 It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex'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, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Technics EAH AZ80 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Technics EAH AZ80 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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. The 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 JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec 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 well with your MacBook.
If you intend 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.
JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. While the Technics EAH AZ80 microphones are 8, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Technics EAH AZ80 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
The extent 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. The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature. JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Technics EAH AZ80 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can 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 JBL Tune Flex by 1 only . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the option 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 device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 also have a control panel on them. JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Technics EAH AZ80 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. JBL Tune Flex come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Technics EAH AZ80 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.