Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -1.5g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
The Technics EAH AZ80 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Technics EAH AZ80 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.7mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
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 makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
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 requires fewer chargings. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less 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 barely 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 vendor, 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 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 extended periods. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80
The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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 transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80
. 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 designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The 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. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support this 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 access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
