Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Technics Eah Az80 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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..

In comparison 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

Weight

Technics EAH AZ80 14g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Technics EAH AZ80, at 14g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance

Technics EAH AZ80's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Technics EAH AZ80 and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The Technics EAH AZ80 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Technics EAH AZ80, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2mm , many people have a misconception 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 indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and 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 both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high human 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 implies that Technics EAH AZ80 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Sound Pressure Level

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

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 have to charge the device less often.

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 device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ80 17.5hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies 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, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support USB TYPE-C, a 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 laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Technics EAH AZ80 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

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.

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

The 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 enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

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

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint 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.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

With 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 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

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 that has followed 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 .

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Technics EAH AZ80 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can 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	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
MICROPHONE	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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