Technics EAH AZ80
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Technics EAH AZ80 | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP66 |
weight | 14g | 20g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 110dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 15hours |
battery life of charging case | 17.5hours | 55hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 3hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 3only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they can withstand high pressure jet that's 12.5mm diameter, similar to fire hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 meters..
Compared to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. The Technics EAH AZ80, at 14g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -6g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires.
This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Technics EAH AZ80 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Technics EAH AZ80 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both Technics EAH AZ80, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device. Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2mm , 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is 15 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is usually 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 37.5 hours It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Technics EAH AZ80 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Technics EAH AZ80 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
Technics EAH AZ80 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Technics EAH AZ80 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Technics EAH AZ80 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning 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. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.
The Technics EAH AZ80 microphones are 8, more than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Technics EAH AZ80 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises 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 still want to hear traffic. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . The Technics EAH AZ80 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Technics EAH AZ80 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, 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. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years . The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Technics EAH AZ80 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Technics EAH AZ80 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.