JBL Vibe Beam 2
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
JBL Vibe Beam 2
The JBL Vibe Beam 2 earbuds receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising the sound quality, noise cancelling, and comfort for the price. However, several reviewers report issues with fit, battery life, and touch controls, and a few mention charging problems. Overall, they are seen as a good budget option with some notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Effective noise cancelling
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Affordable price
Cons
- Poor fit for some
- Battery life shorter than expected
- Touch controls unreliable
- Charging issues
- Noise cancelling not always effective
Technics EAH-AZ80
The Technics EAH-AZ10 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, featuring clear separation, wide soundstage, and natural tuning that rivals higher-end models. Users praise the comfortable and secure fit, effective noise cancellation that doesn't muddy the audio, and impressive battery life lasting up to 7 hours. However, a few critical reviews highlight poor touch controls that are unresponsive, and one user experienced a significant volume imbalance after 1.5 years, with the company offering only a 10% discount on a replacement rather than a fix. Overall, these are highly recommended for audiophiles and daily use, but potential buyers should be aware of possible durability and control issues.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with clear separation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation without audio degradation
- Impressive battery life up to 7 hours
- Great call quality
Cons
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Volume imbalance after extended use
- Poor customer service for defects
- Bulky design for some users
- ANC not sufficient in very loud environments
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Vibe Beam 2 | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.00 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Smart Ambient | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 50 mAh | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Microsoft Swift Pair | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Technics Audio Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Vibe Beam 2
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ80
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.