Technics EAH-AZ80

Technics EAH-AZ80

Technics
86 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore P20i

Soundcore P20i

Soundcore
46 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Technics EAH-AZ80

78 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 10
👍 Fit and comfort 7
👍 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Battery life 6
👍 Call quality 4
👎 Touch controls 2

Soundcore P20i

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Budget
Technics
87
Soundcore
45
Calls
Technics
87
Soundcore
39
Commute
Technics
85
Soundcore
38
Music
Technics
83
Soundcore
47
Gaming
Technics
83
Soundcore
54
Travel
Technics
80
Soundcore
41
Fitness
Technics
72
Soundcore
48

Specifications

Technics EAH-AZ80Soundcore P20i
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipsXS, S, M, L, XL—
Weight0.05 kg0.04 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size10 mm10 mm
Drivers110★
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max40 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsAAC, LDAC, SBCLightweight, Water Resistant
Noise Control
ANC✓★—
ANC Typehybrid—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.35.3
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP—
Multipoint✓★—
Range10 m★—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life7 hrs10 hrs★
Charge Time2.5 hrs★—
Fast Charging15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours10-minute charge gives 2 hours of playtime
ChargingUSB-C★—
Case Battery
Case Battery16 hrs30 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-C★—
Wireless Charging✓★—
Capacity85 mAh★—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count8★2
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantAlexa, Siri—
Touch Controls✓✓
AppTechnics Audio Connectsoundcore app
Bone Conduction✗—
Water ResistanceIPX4Water-Resistant

Pros & Cons

Technics EAH-AZ80

  • Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Soundcore P20i

  • Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
  • Strong battery (79th percentile)
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Technics EAH-AZ80

Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 36 specs.

Technics EAH-AZ80 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness