Technics EAH-AZ80
Soundcore AeroFit Pro Open-Ear
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
Soundcore AeroFit Pro Open-Ear
The Soundcore by Anker AeroFit Pro open-ear headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their comfort, secure fit, and long battery life, making them ideal for workouts and outdoor activities. Users praise the sound quality, especially with LDAC, and the IP55 water resistance. However, there are significant concerns about durability and customer service, with reports of earbuds failing within months and refurbished replacements being sent. Some users also note that the bass is less punchy than in-ear models and that the charging case can develop blisters from sweat.
Pros
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC
- Long battery life (46 hours)
- IP55 water and sweat resistant
- Bluetooth 5.3 stable connection
Cons
- High price
- Less punchy bass than in-ear models
- Durability concerns (earbuds failing within months)
- Poor customer service (slow, refurbished replacements)
- Charging case blisters from sweat
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Soundcore AeroFit Pro Open-Ear | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 16.200000762939453 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 13.5 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, SBC |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 14 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 10 Minutes for 5.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 46 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh | 105 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Soundcore App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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
Soundcore AeroFit Pro Open-Ear
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.