A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ60 ipX4

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ipX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means 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 AZ60, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

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

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g weigh more than the Technics EAH AZ60 by of 30.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 are resistant to sweat

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ60's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1 and Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and Technics EAH AZ60 have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20hz

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20,000hz

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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 AZ60 25hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 11.5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 1 hours

Battery Power

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mah

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of Technics EAH AZ60 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ60 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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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 AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.

While the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a multipoint of 2 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 AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ60	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX4
	weight	14g	44.5g
	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	8mm	✗
	lowest frequency	✗	20hz
	highest frequency	✗	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	13.5hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mah
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	multipoint count	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

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

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

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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