Technics EAH-AZ80
Shure SE215-CL-RIGHT
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
Shure SE215-CL-RIGHT
Users are very satisfied with this single-sided IEM, praising its isolation and sound quality for professional use like session musicians. The product arrived as expected and serves well as a backup solution. One reviewer noted the high cost but was happy to find a replacement piece at a good price.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Excellent isolation
- Perfect for session musicians
- Good backup solution
- Arrived as expected
Cons
- High cost
- Limited reviews available
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Shure SE215-CL-RIGHT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | over-the-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 22 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 18 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 17 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Shure SE215 Right Side Earphone Piece, No Cable or Clip, Clear |
| 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★ | — |
| 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 | 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
Shure SE215-CL-RIGHT
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 37 specs.
