Ingress protection 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 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 of liquids 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, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Technics EAH AZ80
Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -1g
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 an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ80's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 3.2mm
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ80 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case has a full charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.5 hours
It requires 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. JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours
Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ80
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80
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.
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 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. 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, which provides high-resolution audio. The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 run but would still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them. 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.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
