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

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring 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 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. 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 The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -3.4g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise while preventing the device music from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. 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) 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 Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have a charge of 17.5 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life 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 for the first time.

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 just place down on a supported charging pad. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device 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.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 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 to connect 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.

Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work well with your iPad. 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. 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. 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 help 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. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them 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 your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears . 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.

Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, 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, just that the battery is filling up much faster.

Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint 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 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 and not miss notifications from another connected device. Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support the mute function.

The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. 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 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones 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) too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.