Technics EAH-AZ80 vs JVC Gumy HAFX7A
Technics EAH-AZ80
JVC Gumy HAFX7A
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
JVC Gumy HAFX7A
These JVC earbuds are praised for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and affordability, with many users becoming repeat buyers over years. However, durability is a recurring concern, as several reviews report the earbuds failing within months to a year, often on one side or due to wire damage. The packaging is also widely criticized for being extremely difficult to open without scissors. Overall, they offer great value for the low price, but longevity may be inconsistent.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Very comfortable fit
- Great value for the price
- Good bass and treble
- Multiple ear tip sizes
Cons
- Poor durability
- Difficult packaging to open
- No microphone or volume control
- Color may differ from listing
- Sound leakage at high volume
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | JVC Gumy HAFX7A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | โ |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | โ |
| Drivers | 1★ | โ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | โ | 16 ฮฉ |
| Hi-Res Audio | โ★ | โ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | JVC Gumy in Ear Earbud Headphones, Powerful Sound, Comfortable and Secure Fit, Silicone Ear Pieces S/M/L - HAFX7A (Blue) One Size, 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | โ★ | โ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | โ |
| Transparency | โ★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | โ★ | โ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | โ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | โ |
| Multipoint | โ★ | โ |
| Range | 10 m★ | โ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | โ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | โ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | โ |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs★ | โ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | โ★ | โ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | โ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | โ | โ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | โ |
| NC Mic | โ★ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | โ |
| Touch Controls | โ★ | โ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | โ |
| Bone Conduction | โ | โ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | โ |
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
JVC Gumy HAFX7A
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ80
No current pricing available
JVC Gumy HAFX7A
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 36 specs.
