Jacuate M79
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
Jacuate M79
The Jacuate Open Ear Earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for comfort, secure fit, and value for money. Many users find them lightweight and easy to forget they are wearing, with good battery life and clear audio for calls and music. However, a few long-term users report issues with battery degradation, charging case display failure, and touch controls that are prone to false taps. Overall, they are praised as a budget-friendly alternative to premium clip-on earbuds, but durability concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight fit
- Secure fit for workouts
- Good battery life
- Clear audio for calls
- Great value for money
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
| Jacuate M79 | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | clip-on | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Clip on Earbuds,Open Ear Earbuds Wireless Bluetooth 5.4, Lightweight Open Ear Headphones with Mic 60H Battery,Waterproof, for Sports, Running, Small Ears & Glasses Wearers,Workouts | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10-min fast charge = 2 hours of playtime | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Jacuate M79
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ80
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 36 specs.