IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80's rating for solids indicates 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. 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 consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -5g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance
JBL Wave 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, 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. The JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The JBL Wave Buds too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. The Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Wave Buds, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
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
, as many tend to believe 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 imply that they produce better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave 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 measures if and how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, 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 charge of 17.5 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
JBL Wave 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 supported charging pad. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ80 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Wave Buds too support 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 Wave Buds 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 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.
Being 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 , 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.
The 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. Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.
JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 6
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. 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 JBL Wave 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. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you to link 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. 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 support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds too 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.
With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds too 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.
Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Wave Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Wave Buds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
