IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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 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 prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -5.44g
True wireless devices have no cables 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 since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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 Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, 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 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
The Technics EAH AZ80 and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology 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 the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) produce a juicier bass than the Technics EAH AZ80
The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended 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 earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 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 shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Technics EAH AZ80 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being 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 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. 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 noise. Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The 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.
Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly 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 device. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too 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 that has followed instruction manuals. If 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
.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
