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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 |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80's rating for solids indicates 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
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -5.44g True wireless devices have no wires linking 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 wires linking the two earbuds . Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ80's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
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
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ80'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.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) make sound with a juicier bass than the Technics EAH AZ80 Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.5 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have 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 recharging 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 It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.7 hours The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Technics EAH AZ80 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, 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.
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 Technics EAH AZ80 support AAC, a codec that is 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 the same 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. 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. 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 enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially 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 Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Technics EAH AZ80 have a 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) 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. Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have this function.
It 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 access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them.
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. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.