Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. 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 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 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
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 wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two 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, cardio sweat workouts , 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Beats Studio Buds work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Beats Studio Buds, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of 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
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. 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 a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ80 can generate 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 before recharge.
A device's battery life is usually 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
. 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Technics EAH AZ80's case has a charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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 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 long periods. Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours
The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to 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 allows 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work well with your MacBook. 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. 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. Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Beats Studio Buds 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 would still want 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 so that the music is paused. The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support 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 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 device.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. 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 following instruction manuals.
Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Studio Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
