Technics EAH-AZ80
Hulaed Q28S
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
Hulaed Q28S
These earbuds are praised for their tiny size and comfort, especially for side sleepers, with good sound and battery life. However, many users report reliability issues, particularly the left earbud disconnecting or failing within months, and some find them painful. Anker's warranty support is helpful for some, but others are left frustrated after the return period.
Pros
- Tiny and comfortable fit
- Great for side sleepers
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Sleep mode feature
Cons
- Left earbud disconnecting or failing
- Inconsistent reliability across units
- Painful for some users
- Issues after a few months of use
- Return period too short for defects
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Hulaed Q28S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Invisible Sleep Headphones, Sleep Earbuds for Side Sleepers, Small Comfortable Noise Blocking Sleep Earphones,Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Earbuds, in-Ear Ear Buds for Sleeping - Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | 6 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 | IPX6 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ80
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Hulaed Q28S
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 36 specs.