A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

Mpow Flame S IPX7

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second 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 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 AZ60, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Technics EAH AZ60 has a lower liquid rating than Mpow Flame S

Weight

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 are resistant to sweat

Mpow Flame S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Mpow Flame S and Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Mpow Flame S too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ60 and Mpow Flame S work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both Mpow Flame S, and Technics EAH AZ60 have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is 7.5 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 4.5 hours . Every 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

Mpow Flame S ✗

This is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ60's case has a 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.

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

It requires 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.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

The 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

Mpow Flame S v5

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

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Technics EAH AZ60 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

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

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Mpow Flame S 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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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.

Mpow Flame S support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Low Latency

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

Mpow Flame S ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The Mpow Flame S 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 jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Mpow Flame S support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Mpow Flame S too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

Mpow Flame S ✗

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. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Mpow Flame S also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ60	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX7
	weight	14g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	✗
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	✗
	charge time	2hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	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 breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

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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