Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. 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 of liquids 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, 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

Weight

Technics EAH AZ80 14g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight better 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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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 wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

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 device, its size determines 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 , many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

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 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.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ80 17.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have a full charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

It takes 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 unused for long periods.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 iPad. 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.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

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 what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, this 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ80	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	14g	12.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	17.5hours	18hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	8only
MICROPHONE	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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Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included