Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

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. Compared 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 consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -4.6g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Nothing Ear 1 and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.

How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 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 as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Nothing Ear 1 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The Technics EAH AZ80 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

The Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply 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 produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1 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. 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 not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case 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 a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge 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 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 device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.

Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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 enables 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 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work well with your iPad.

If you intend 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. 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. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds 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 pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

The Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device 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. Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. 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 device. 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 following 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 . Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 1 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.