Technics EAH AZ80
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Beats Studio Buds
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Category | Features | Technics EAH AZ80 | Beats Studio Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 14g | 5.1g | |
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 | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 100.5dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 17.5hours | 16hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 6only |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids 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 number 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, 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
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -8.9g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Studio Buds and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Beats Studio Buds operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
Technics EAH AZ80 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this implies that both 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, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the device.
Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.8mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
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 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.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have a full 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.
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 charge fully 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 earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Technics EAH AZ80 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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.
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 connecting 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 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work fine with your iPad. If you intend 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.
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, which provides high-resolution audio.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.
The Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Beats Studio Buds 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.
Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.
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 fully charge a device.
The Beats Studio Buds 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint 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 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 coming from another device.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Studio Buds too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Beats Studio Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.