kurdene V9I vs Technics EAH-AZ80
kurdene V9I
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
kurdene V9I
These budget earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their impressive battery life, decent sound quality, and affordable price. However, several users report issues with fit, as they tend to slip out of ears during movement, and call quality is inconsistent. The case design also draws criticism for being bulky and difficult to open. Overall, they offer good value for casual listening but may not suit active use or smaller ears.
Pros
- Impressive battery life
- Decent sound quality for the price
- Affordable price
- Good Bluetooth connection
- Durable build
Cons
- Tendency to slip out of ears
- Bulky and hard-to-open case
- Inconsistent call quality
- Poor fit for small ears
- Weak noise isolation
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
| kurdene V9I | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | โ | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | โ | 1★ |
| Freq Min | โ | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | โ | 40 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | โ | โ★ |
| Codecs | kurdene Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3 in Ear Buds Light Weight Headphones,Deep Bass Sound,Built in Mics Headset,Clear Calls Earphones for Sports Workout Orange | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | โ | โ |
| ANC Type | โ | hybrid |
| Transparency | โ | โ★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | โ | โ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | โ | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | โ | โ★ |
| Range | โ | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | โ | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | โ | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | โ | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | โ | 16 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | โ | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | โ | โ★ |
| Capacity | โ | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | โ | โ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | โ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | โ | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | โ | โ★ |
| App | โ | Technics Audio Connect |
| Bone Conduction | โ | โ |
| Water Resistance | โ | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
kurdene V9I
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th 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 (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
kurdene V9I
Technics EAH-AZ80
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 35 specs.
