IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80'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 AZ80, Soundcore Liberty 3 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 AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Technics EAH AZ80 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. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.6mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
Technics EAH AZ80'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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case has a charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 6.5 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80
The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Technics EAH AZ80 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. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ80
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80
Technics EAH AZ80 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 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. Technics EAH AZ80 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. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability. Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.
While the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint of 3 connections, this 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. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint count of 2,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 only
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. The Technics EAH AZ80 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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80
.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
