Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as 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 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, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) 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 for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -4.6g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds . Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Technics EAH AZ80 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.6mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices 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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Nothing Ear 1's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case has a full charge of 17.5 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 11.5 hours It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

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 state of your device and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Technics EAH AZ80 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 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 transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Nothing Ear 1 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.

Nothing Ear 1 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 a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work well 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 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. The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Nothing Ear 1 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 run but 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 . Nothing Ear 1 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. The 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. Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.

Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 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. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 also 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 earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.