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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 |
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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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
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
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 .
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
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.
Technics EAH AZ60 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The Technics EAH AZ60 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
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
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.
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.
Technics EAH AZ60 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
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.
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.
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.