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 rating 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 represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60'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.

Compared 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 consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have sweat resistance

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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 uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and Technics EAH AZ60 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology 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, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of 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 a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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

This is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ60's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods.

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 power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 support USB TYPE-C, a 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

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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 to connect 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 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.

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 are planning on using these with Android , 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

The 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 filter out noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can 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 lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for 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	✗	20000Hz
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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