Technics EAH-AZ80
Soundcore P30i
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
Soundcore P30i
The Soundcore P30i earbuds are widely praised for their excellent value, offering good sound quality, strong bass, and effective noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently highlight the long battery life, comfortable fit, and convenient features like the phone stand case. However, some users experienced package damage during shipping and one noted a wind noise issue during calls. Overall, the sentiment is very positive, with most reviewers highly recommending the product.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
- Strong bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
Cons
- Package damage during shipping
- Wind noise during calls
- Some delay in videos
- Bass may be too strong for some
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Soundcore P30i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| 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 | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 113 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | Fast Charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
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 (10th percentile)10th %ile
Soundcore P30i
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P30i offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
