Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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, 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 The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -4.6g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds . Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat Nothing Ear 1'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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Nothing Ear 1 and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.

ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. Technics EAH AZ80 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Nothing Ear 1, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction which implies 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, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by 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 , 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 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 component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1'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 shows how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 generate 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 for a single charge. 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 . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 manufacturer, and Technics EAH AZ80's case has a full charge of 17.5 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

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 device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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 support 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 enables data movement 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. Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect 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 that is 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 well with your iPhone. If you intend 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, which provides 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 enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

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

Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when 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 your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog 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 . The Nothing Ear 1 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 MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 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 thirty 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. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them.

The 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 a malfunction occurs. Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special pouch.

Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.