Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Technics EAH AZ80 | Technics EAH AZ100 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 14g | 11.8g | |
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 | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 17.5hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 3only | 3only | |
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 rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ100'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. In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ100, 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
Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We prefer 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 Technics EAH AZ100 with a difference of 2.2g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance Technics EAH AZ80's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ100'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 Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers ANC 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 cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 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 outcompete background noise. Technics EAH AZ80 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Technics EAH AZ100 and Technics EAH AZ80 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
Technics EAH AZ100 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Technics EAH AZ80, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making both Technics EAH AZ80, and Technics EAH AZ100 similar in how loud their sound can get
, many people have a misconception 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.
Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and 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 produce equal bass The Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble Technics EAH AZ100's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is commonly 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 Technics EAH AZ100 by 4.5 hours . Every 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.
This is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Technics EAH AZ80's charging case has a battery life of 17.5 hours, less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 0.5 hours It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100'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, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100 Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Technics EAH AZ80 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ100 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Technics EAH AZ80 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Technics EAH AZ100 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Technics EAH AZ80 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100 Technics EAH AZ100 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because 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 Technics EAH AZ100 will work fine with your iPhone. 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. Technics EAH AZ100 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. Technics EAH AZ80 support it as well, LDAC, can automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Technics EAH AZ80 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Technics EAH AZ80 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature.
The Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging.
It's very 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 thirty minutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 support multipoint of 3 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint count of 3, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Technics EAH AZ80 too have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Technics EAH AZ100, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Technics EAH AZ80 also have a control panel on them. The Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Technics EAH AZ80 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Technics EAH AZ80 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.