Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Review

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

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80'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. 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 The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -2g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance Soundcore Liberty 3 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 Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ80's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.

Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.

Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. The Technics EAH AZ80 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.

A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

The Technics EAH AZ80'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 makes any changes to the signal while at it. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble The 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 usually 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 earbuds, 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.

This is given by the manufacturer, and Technics EAH AZ80's case has a full charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 recommended 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 device, 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 a device. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Technics EAH AZ80 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support USB TYPE-C.

This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, 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 can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work well 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.

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. The 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 enable the device to filter out noise. The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.

This is useful in noisy environments. The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support fast charging.

It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, this 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 having to 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 comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The 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 following instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.