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

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80's rating is read as, the first value 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 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

Weight

Technics EAH AZ80 14g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -3.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

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 the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit 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 , many people have a misconception 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 produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20,000Hz

The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it 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)

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

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 playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ80 17.5hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

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 many 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

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just 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.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

The 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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 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.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) 6only

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 result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

The 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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 2only

The Technics EAH AZ80 support 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 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 and not miss notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

The 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ80	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	14g	10.6g
	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	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	17.5hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	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	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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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