Google Pixel Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Technics EAH AZ80
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Technics EAH AZ80 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 14g | |
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 | 11mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 75dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 11hours | 7.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 17.5hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 3only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection 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, Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro, at 12.4g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -1.6g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance Google Pixel Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Google Pixel Buds Pro and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both Google Pixel Buds Pro, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device. Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1mm , a common assumption 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 3.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, 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 manufacturer, and Technics EAH AZ80's case has a charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2.5 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 hours The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Google Pixel Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Google Pixel Buds Pro 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Google Pixel Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Google Pixel Buds Pro 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work well 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro support it as well, LDAC, can automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. Google Pixel Buds Pro microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 jog but still want to hear traffic.
Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . The Google Pixel Buds Pro too 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 reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you connect 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint count of 2, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 only . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Google Pixel Buds Pro also support the mute function. It 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro too 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 through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.