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

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust 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).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second number of 6 means 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

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 easier to transport.

The Technics EAH AZ80, at 14g are lighter 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 wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat

Technics EAH AZ80's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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, what this means is that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Technics EAH AZ80 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Technics EAH AZ80, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without 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 earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by 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 , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply 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 inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high human 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 implies that Technics EAH AZ80 can produce 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, 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 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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.

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 full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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

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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

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 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Technics EAH AZ80 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Technics EAH AZ80 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

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

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your MacBook. 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 ✗

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 is capable of a very 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

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 record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

The Technics EAH AZ80 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say 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 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

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.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

The Technics EAH AZ80 too support fast charging. This kind is 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

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. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without 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 feature 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 earbuds.

Technics EAH AZ80 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

The 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 ✓

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

Technics EAH AZ80 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Technics EAH AZ80 too 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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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Technics Eah Az80 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

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

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included