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

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second 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 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, 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -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 wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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 independent 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 advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.

How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. The Technics EAH AZ80 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with 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 , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 can produce 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 commonly 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 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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This 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 recharging 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 unused 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, take note of 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.

The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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. 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 provides 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 fine 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing 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 help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

The Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

The 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. For example, you can 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 is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.

The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.