A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ipX4

Jabra Elite 85t ipX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60M2's rating for solids indicates 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.

Compared to the Technics EAH AZ60M2, Jabra Elite 85t 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 AZ60M2 14g

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Jabra Elite 85t, at 14g have the same weight as the Technics EAH AZ60M2

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60M2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Jabra Elite 85t also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 have sweat resistance

Jabra Elite 85t's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ60M2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Elite 85t and Technics EAH AZ60M2 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 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 outcompete background noise.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Technics EAH AZ60M2 and Jabra Elite 85t work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Jabra Elite 85t, and Technics EAH AZ60M2 have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ60M2 8mm

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 4mm , 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60M2 20hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20hz

Technics EAH AZ60M2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60M2 40,000hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000hz

Technics EAH AZ60M2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ60M2 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 85t

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ60M2 7.5hours

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

The Technics EAH AZ60M2'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 have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ60M2 25hours

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ60M2's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Jabra Elite 85t's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ60M2 2hours

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60M2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Jabra Elite 85t takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Jabra Elite 85t also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.

Jabra Elite 85t too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Jabra Elite 85t too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ60M2 v5.3

Jabra Elite 85t v5

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 85t has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ60M2 10meters

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 85t have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60M2

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 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 AZ60M2 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Jabra Elite 85t 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 AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ60M2 8only

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have 8 microphones.

Jabra Elite 85t microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

The Jabra Elite 85t too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✗

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Elite 85t have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Jabra Elite 85t too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ60M2 3only

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

Technics EAH AZ60M2 support multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Jabra Elite 85t have a multipoint count of 2, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 1 only . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 85t too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ60M2 1years

Jabra Elite 85t 2years

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Jabra Elite 85t have a warranty period of 2Years, more than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Jabra Elite 85t too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Jabra Elite 85t also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ60M2	Jabra Elite 85t
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX4
	weight	14g	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	12mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	40,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	5.5hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	20hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
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	3only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1years	2years
	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 An Earbud Foam

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

Has Wireless Charging

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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