Overall Score 5.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
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Category | Features | Technics EAH AZ60 | Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX4 |
weight | 14g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8mm | 13mm | |
lowest frequency | ✗ | 20hz | |
highest frequency | ✗ | 20,000hz | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 25hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 60mah | |
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 | 8only | ✗ |
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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IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to 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 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, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 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 best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
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 case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ60 are resistant to sweat
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ60's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro and Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ60 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Technics EAH AZ60 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Technics EAH AZ60 have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro driver unit is 13mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 5mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes 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 requires fewer chargings.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 1.5 hours
. Each 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.
This is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ60's case is said to have a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 25 hours,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery power is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Technics EAH AZ60 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Technics EAH AZ60 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Technics EAH AZ60 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60
Technics EAH AZ60 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 MacBook. 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 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, which provides high-resolution audio.
The Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.
Technics EAH AZ60 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Technics EAH AZ60 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Technics EAH AZ60 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Technics EAH AZ60, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.
Technics EAH AZ60 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Technics EAH AZ60 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.