Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means 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, Sony LinkBuds S 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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 by -4.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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.
Both Sony LinkBuds S and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ80 and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 5mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating 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 component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 3.5 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.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80
The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony LinkBuds S 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. Sony LinkBuds S 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. 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 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 Sony LinkBuds S 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.
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. Sony LinkBuds S support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. While the Sony LinkBuds S 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S 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 run but still want to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Sony LinkBuds S 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. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. 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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S also have this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S too 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. Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
