Anker V20i
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
Anker V20i
The Soundcore V20i open-ear headphones are widely praised for their comfort, lightweight design, and excellent sound quality for the price. Users appreciate the secure fit, easy pairing with multiple devices, and the ability to stay aware of surroundings. A few note that bass could be stronger and the design is somewhat bulky, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
- Excellent sound quality for price
- Easy pairing with multiple devices
- Good for calls and meetings
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Bulky design
- No noise isolation
- Challenging with glasses
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
| Anker V20i | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 16 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 11 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | IP55 & Sweatproof, Customized lights, 4-Mic For Clear Calls, Sports & Exercise, Playtime: 8/36H | 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 | 8 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Fast charge 10 minutes to get 1 hour more playtime | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Technics Audio Connect |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Anker V20i
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
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 (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.