Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Technics EAH AZ80

Weight

Technics EAH AZ80 14g

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get , many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Sound Pressure Level

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Technics Eah Az80 Review

Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ80 17.5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case has a charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support AAC, a codec 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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.

Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Technics Eah Az80 Review

Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

Audio Technica Ath Cks30Tw Plus Vs. Technics Eah Az80 Review

Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ80	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX7
	weight	14g	11g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	25dB/mW
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	17.5hours	18hours
	charge time	2hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	3only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
		See price on Amazon	See price on Amazon

Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review

Reasons why you might like the Technics EAH AZ80

Reasons why you might like the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Related Reviews

Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Summary

Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included