A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Technics EAH AZ60, Beats Studio Buds 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

Weight

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

Technics EAH AZ60 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ60 with a difference -8.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 are resistant to sweat

Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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 Beats Studio Buds and Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. 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 taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Technics EAH AZ60 and Beats Studio Buds work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

The Technics EAH AZ60 driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 0.2mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20000Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

The Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is 7.5 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Beats Studio Buds's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 0.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ60's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 9 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Beats Studio Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

Technics EAH AZ60 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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 a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ60 will work fine with your iPhone. 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 Beats Studio Buds 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

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds 6only

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.

Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Beats Studio Buds 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 jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Beats Studio Buds 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Beats Studio Buds also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

With the Technics EAH AZ60, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Beats Studio Buds also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds	Technics EAH AZ60
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	5.1g	14g
	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	8.2mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	100.5dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	7.5hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	25hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

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 Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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