Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as 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 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, 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
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -4.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ80 have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S'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, 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. The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. 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 taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time. The Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies 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 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.
The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S'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 shows how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. 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.
This is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have a full charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 requires 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 extended periods. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80
Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, 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. Sony LinkBuds S too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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. Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect 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 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 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 MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , 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 is capable of a very 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 to increase stability. The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones. 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 made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while 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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging.
It's very 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 30 minutes. The 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony LinkBuds S also support the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. 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 Sony LinkBuds S also 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 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Technics EAH AZ80 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
