Technics EAH-AZ80 vs Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P740
Technics EAH-AZ80
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P740
What Buyers Say
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
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P740
The Push Active earbuds receive mixed feedback. While some users praise the sound quality and secure fit, many report serious issues like charging failures, frequent disconnections, and poor durability. The microphone's noise cancellation also needs improvement.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Secure fit with ear loop
- Easy setup
- Convenient touch controls
Cons
- Charging failures
- Frequent disconnections
- Poor durability
- Microphone noise cancellation needs improvement
- Left bud not working from day one
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 22 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Android Phone Control, Fast Charging, Microphone Included, Sports & Exercise, iOS Phone Control |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | USB |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 10 minutes for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 44 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | hands-free voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Skull-iQ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
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
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P740
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.