Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS | Technics EAH AZ60 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX4 |
weight | 8.12g | 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 | 14.2mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 40,000hz | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 7.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 15hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 30mah | ✗ | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 60ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✗ | ✓ |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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
The Technics EAH AZ60 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, at 8.12g
weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ60 with a difference -5.88g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ60 have sweat resistance
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS and Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ60 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Technics EAH AZ60 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
The Technics EAH AZ60 driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS driver unit is 14.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 6.2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high audible 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 2.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case 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 a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 10 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 0.5 hours
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery power is 30mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Technics EAH AZ60 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Technics EAH AZ60 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 connecting via Bluetooth.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 fine 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.
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.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS microphones are 4,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Technics EAH AZ60 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a find earbuds feature.
The Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
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 switch calls from one device to another without 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 Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Technics EAH AZ60, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a control panel on them.
The Technics EAH AZ60 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Technics EAH AZ60 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.