Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80's rating is read as, the first number 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.

Compared to the Technics EAH AZ80, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 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 AZ80 14g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -5.44g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'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 Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 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 Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 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 device volume to overcome background sounds.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1mm , 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 deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can make sound with a juicier bass than the Technics EAH AZ80

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

The Technics EAH AZ80'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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ80 17.5hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

This is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ80's case has a charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 12.5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

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.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Technics EAH AZ80 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

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.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 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 AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.

While the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 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 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 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 coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

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 a malfunction occurs. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 .

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ80	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	14g	8.56g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	17.5hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	0.3hours
	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	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

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