Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to 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 for solids indicates 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, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, Technics EAH AZ80 has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

Technics EAH AZ80 14g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

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

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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.

Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

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

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

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 makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.8mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

The Technics EAH AZ80's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

This is given by the manufacturer, 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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2.5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

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 for the first time.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The 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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support AAC, a codec 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 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 MacBook. 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.

While the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

The Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

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. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 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 connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

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.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3Years, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ80	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP57
	weight	14g	12g
	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	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	17.5hours	20hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	3only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	3Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
		See price on Amazon	See price on Amazon

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Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included