Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to 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 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, Beats Studio Buds 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
Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -8.9g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Beats Studio Buds operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.8mm
, as many tend to believe 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ80 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 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 manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have a charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.5 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours
Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beats Studio Buds too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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. Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ80
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds 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.
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 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 Beats Studio Buds 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio. The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. While the Beats Studio Buds 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.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 be able to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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.
Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
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. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds 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 without missing notifications from another connected device.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds also 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 features are supported on the device. The Beats Studio Buds 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. The Beats Studio Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
