Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Technics EAH AZ80 | 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 |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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. Compared to the Technics EAH AZ80, 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,
Technics EAH AZ80 has a lower liquid rating than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -3g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat Galaxy Buds 2 Pro'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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC allowing 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. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
The Technics EAH AZ80 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. Technics EAH AZ80 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio 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.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making both Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and Technics EAH AZ80 similar in how loud their sound gets , a common assumption 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 deliver better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 requires fewer chargings. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro'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 listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and 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 several times before having to recharge the case itself.
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 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods. Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
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. Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 fine 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. The 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.
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 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 device to filter out noise. Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, 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 to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly 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 earbuds.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 following instruction manuals. The Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support voice prompts meaning 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 earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.