Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring 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 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, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, JBL Live Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Technics EAH AZ80

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Technics EAH AZ80 14g

Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -4.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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 major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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.

Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Technics EAH AZ80 and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

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

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

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, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.

JBL Live Pro 2 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

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

JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000Hz

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

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 makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Live Pro 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

Technics EAH AZ80 17.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have a full charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 12.5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

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.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

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

JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

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 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 iPhone. If you are planning 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.

Has Ldac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

JBL Live Pro 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

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.

JBL Live Pro 2 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 background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too 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

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Live Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the JBL Live Pro 2 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.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 support 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

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

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. JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 .

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Live Pro 2 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

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	Technics EAH AZ80
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.6g	14g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	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	93dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	10hours	7.5hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	17.5hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
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	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

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

Mic Sensitivity

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