Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

Sony WF C500 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80's rating is read as, the first value 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.

In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ80, Sony WF C500 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

Weight

Technics EAH AZ80 14g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -3.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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.

The Sony WF C500 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Technics EAH AZ80 have ANC 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 sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both Sony WF C500, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

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, its size determines the sound made by the device.

Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 4.2mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

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

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

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

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ80 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sony WF C500

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF C500's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ80 17.5hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have a full charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 7.5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

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 WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

Sony WF C500 2only

Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.

The Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ80	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	14g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	17.5hours	10hours
	charge time	2hours	2.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	9meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	3only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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