IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 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 better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -5g
True wireless devices have no wires 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 key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by 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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces 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 implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it 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
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 have to charge the device less often. JBL Wave Buds'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 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 allows 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 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 for the first time. 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 earbuds, you simply 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 show the charging status of your device and case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Technics EAH AZ80 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Wave Buds too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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.
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.
Since 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 MacBook. If you intend 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. 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. 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 device to filter out noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device 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 saving battery life.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Also the JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 support 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 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 comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Wave Buds also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
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. Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Wave Buds too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Wave Buds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
