Technics EAH-AZ80
1Hora AUT211
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
1Hora AUT211
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these earbuds, praising the excellent sound quality, comfort, and value for money. Many highlight the active noise cancellation as a great feature for the price, and connectivity with Apple devices is reported as flawless. A few users mention they are still testing the product, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Great value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Active noise cancellation works well
- Flawless Apple device connectivity
Cons
- Battery life could be better with ANC on
- Some users still testing, no long-term feedback
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | 1Hora AUT211 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | 1 Hora Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Built-in 4 Mics, Bluetooth 5.4 in Ear Headphones, LED Display Stereo Bass Earphones with Charging case, for iPhone, Android Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | 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 (10th percentile)10th %ile
1Hora AUT211
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ80
No current pricing available
1Hora AUT211
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 36 specs.
