Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Jabra Evolve2 Buds Review

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

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. Compared to the Technics EAH AZ80, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety 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 better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -3.2g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.

In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC 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. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.

Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. Technics EAH AZ80 stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology 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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 4mm , 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case has a charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 3.5 hours It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery.

It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 place down on a compatible charging pad.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. 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 charging case.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters, longer than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 10meters 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 the same bit rate.

Being 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio. Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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.

The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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 Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . Jabra Evolve2 Buds support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging.

Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support fast charging. It's very 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 just 30 minutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 without missing notifications from another connected device. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 talk. The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 following instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2Years, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 Years . Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts.

Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special case.

Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.