IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating 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 value 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. In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ80, JBL Wave 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
Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -5g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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. Both JBL Wave Buds and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC 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. JBL Wave Buds too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2mm
, a common assumption 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 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 alters the signal while at it. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds
The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Wave Buds's battery life is
more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not 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 vendor, and 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 Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 6.5 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 Wave Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80
Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Technics EAH AZ80 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Wave Buds too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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. JBL Wave 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 connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Wave Buds 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 provides 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 MacBook. 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.
The JBL Wave 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. While the JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 6
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Wave Buds 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 without missing notifications from another connected device. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Wave Buds also have the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. 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 Wave Buds 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 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Wave Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Wave Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
