Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Beats Studio Buds Plus Review

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means 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 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. In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ80, Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus, at 6.1g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -7.9g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat Beats Studio Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc 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 Beats Studio Buds Plus and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.

Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes.

Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. The Technics EAH AZ80 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device. Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies 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 component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds Plus 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. Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.

The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case 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 a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Beats Studio Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 9.5 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 when they have been in storage for long periods. Beats Studio Buds Plus takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging.

To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.

Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Studio Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C.

This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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 Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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, providing high-resolution audio. The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. While the Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.

Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Beats Studio Buds Plus too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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. Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Beats Studio Buds Plus too support fast charging.

It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 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.

For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds Plus support 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 and not miss notifications from another device. Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus also have a control panel on them. 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.

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . 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 Plus also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.