A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 ipX4

Jabra Elite 85t ipX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that 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 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.

In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ80, Jabra Elite 85t 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

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Jabra Elite 85t, at 14g have the same weight as the Technics EAH AZ80

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Jabra Elite 85t also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 85t's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Technics EAH AZ80 have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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 Jabra Elite 85t and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The Jabra Elite 85t too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2mm , 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 deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20hz

Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000hz

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000hz

Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 85t

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, 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 many times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Elite 85t's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2.5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

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 unused for long periods.

Jabra Elite 85t takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 hours

Battery Power

Technics EAH AZ80 85mah

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

Technics EAH AZ80's battery power is 85mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Elite 85t also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Jabra Elite 85t too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Jabra Elite 85t too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

Jabra Elite 85t v5

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.

Jabra Elite 85t has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

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

Jabra Elite 85t have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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 well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Jabra Elite 85t 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

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.

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.

Jabra Elite 85t 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 noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Jabra Elite 85t too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

The Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Elite 85t support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Elite 85t have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 85t too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Jabra Elite 85t 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 coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 85t too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

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

Jabra Elite 85t too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1years

Jabra Elite 85t 2years

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.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Jabra Elite 85t have a warranty period of 2Years, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Jabra Elite 85t too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 85t also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ80	Jabra Elite 85t
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX4
	weight	14g	14g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	40,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	5.5hours
	battery life of charging case	17.5hours	20hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	battery power	85mah	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
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	2years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

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

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

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

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