Redzeo 52161554
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
Redzeo 52161554
These wireless earbuds are praised for their excellent value, secure fit with ear hooks, and impressive battery life, making them ideal for exercise and daily use. However, many users report recurring quality issues such as random skipping of tracks, volume changes, and charging port fragility, with some experiencing complete failure within months. While the sound quality and microphone performance receive mixed feedback, the overall sentiment is positive for the price, though reliability concerns are significant.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Secure fit with ear hooks
- Long battery life
- Great for exercise
- Good bass sound
Cons
- Fragile charging port
- Random skipping and volume changes
- Inconsistent durability over time
- Micro-USB instead of USB-C
- Mediocre microphone quality
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
| Redzeo 52161554 | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook, in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.11 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 16 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 16 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | 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 | IPX7 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Redzeo 52161554
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (78th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 35 specs.