Overall Score 8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Wave Buds | Technics EAH AZ80 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 9g | 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 | 8mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 7.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 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 | 2only | 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 | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 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 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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Wave Buds, at 9g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -5g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds . JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat JBL Wave Buds'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 Wave Buds and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation 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 after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The JBL Wave Buds too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 and JBL Wave Buds work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. Technics EAH AZ80 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which implies 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean 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 generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 can generate 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 longer battery life, 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 . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have 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 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 device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Technics EAH AZ80 have 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 comes along with 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 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 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able 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. JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills 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, the multipoint 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 having to 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 and not miss notifications coming from another connected device. Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Wave Buds too support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The JBL Wave Buds 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 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Wave Buds too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.