Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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. In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ80, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -3.4g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Pro (2nd Gen) and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate 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 an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 requires fewer chargings.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 barely 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 manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case has a charge of 17.5 hours.

A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 6.5 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 Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 hours The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

The Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.

Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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. The 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. While the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.

Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 without missing notifications from another device. Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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. Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts.

Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special case.

Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.