IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means 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 value of X denotes 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 move with.
JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less 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 matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Wave Buds and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down 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, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates 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
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The 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 produce equal bass
Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ80 can 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 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
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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 the Technics EAH AZ80's case has a full charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. 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 simply place down on a supported charging pad. Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device 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 enable you to determine 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 comes along with most current electronics. Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect 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.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing 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 record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The JBL Wave Buds too 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.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging. This kind is 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 just thirty minutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can 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 comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device. Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Wave Buds also 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 device. 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 that has followed instruction manuals. The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Wave Buds also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
JBL Wave Buds too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
