Xmenha LX10
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
Xmenha LX10
These earbuds receive mixed feedback from users. Many praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and useful touch screen, with one user even noting they survived an accidental dunk in water. However, some users report issues like missing instructions and one earbud failing after a few days, leading to disappointment.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Useful touch screen
- Long battery life
- Water damage survival
Cons
- Missing instructions
- Earbud failure after few days
- Durability concerns
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
| Xmenha LX10 | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Active Noise Cancelling Touchscreen Earbuds ANC with Smart Touch Screen Case, Blue Tooth Ear Buds With Screen on Case Earphones for iPhone Android Purple TWS True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Headphones | 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 | 4.5 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Xmenha LX10
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th 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 (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Xmenha LX10 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 36 specs.
