Technics EAH-AZ80
KZ ZS10 Pro
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
KZ ZS10 Pro
The KZ ZS10 Pro IEMs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, wide soundstage, and impressive detail retrieval, often surpassing more expensive competitors. Users highlight their great value for money, comfortable fit, and suitability for drumming and live performances. A few minor concerns include the earpiece tip occasionally falling off and cable durability issues, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Wide soundstage
- Great value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent for drumming and live performances
Cons
- Earpiece tip occasionally falls off
- Cable durability issues
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | KZ ZS10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In Ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 5★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 7 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 111 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | KZ ZS10 Pro in Ear Monitor, 4BA+1DD Hybrid Driver IEM Earphones, HiFi Gaming Earbuds with Stainless Steel Faceplate, in Ear Headphone for Musician Audiophile (Without Mic, Black) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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 | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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
KZ ZS10 Pro
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
Pricing
KZ ZS10 Pro offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
