Technics EAH-AZ80
Philips TAT3519GY/00
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
Philips TAT3519GY/00
These noise-canceling earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for sound quality, comfort, and ANC performance, with several users noting they are a great value compared to bigger brands. However, battery life is a significant point of contention, with some reporting only 3-6 hours of use, far below advertised claims. A few users also mention ear pressure from ANC and discomfort when side-sleeping. Overall, the product is well-regarded for its features and build, but battery inconsistency holds it back.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit with foam tips
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for money
- Compact charging case
Cons
- Inconsistent battery life (3-6 hours)
- Ear pressure from ANC
- Uncomfortable for side sleeping
- No mute/unmute or ANC voice announcements
- Bulky bud shape for some
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Philips TAT3519GY/00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Philips TAT3519 Wireless Earbuds,True Wireless Headphones with Noise Canceling Pro,Dynamic Bass,Clear Call,24 H Battery Life,Fast Charging,Bluetooth 5.3,IPX4,App/Touch Control,Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 15 minutes for 1 hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | 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 | PHILIPS Headphones app |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ80
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Philips TAT3519GY/00
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.