Technics EAH-AZ80 vs DCMEKA A09Pro
Technics EAH-AZ80
DCMEKA A09Pro
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
DCMEKA A09Pro
These budget IEMs deliver impressive sound quality that rivals much pricier models, with clear audio, strong bass, and good comfort. However, durability is a concern—some units have glue failures and cable tangling issues. Noise isolation is decent for casual use but insufficient for loud environments like drumming. Overall, they offer excellent value for the price if you can overlook the build flaws.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with over-ear loops
- Strong bass response
- Clear and accurate audio
- Good value compared to expensive brands
Cons
- Poor noise isolation for loud environments
- Glue failure causing parts to detach
- Cables tangle easily
- Short cord length for running
- No cinch clasp for wires
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | DCMEKA A09Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 9.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Dual Driver IEMs for Gaming - 9.2mm+6mm HiFi in-Ear Monitors with Detachable MMCX, 4N Silver-Plated OFC Cable & Noise-Isolating Ear Tips (Wired Earbuds for Music/Studio) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 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 | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | 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
DCMEKA A09Pro
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ80
No current pricing available
DCMEKA A09Pro
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
