Shure SE425-CL-EFS
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
Shure SE425-CL-EFS
The Shure SE425 earphones receive high praise for their balanced sound signature, excellent noise isolation, and build quality. Users upgrading from lower-tier models like the SE215 or E3C notice a significant improvement in clarity, bass tightness, and instrument separation. A few minor complaints include difficulty removing the foam sleeves and a bass response that may not satisfy bass-heads, but overall the SE425 is considered a great value for its price range.
Pros
- Balanced sound signature
- Excellent noise isolation
- Good build quality
- Replaceable cable
- Comfortable for long sessions
Cons
- Difficult to remove foam tips
- Bass may not satisfy bass-heads
- Not easy to fit initially
- Foam tips deform easily
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
Scores
Specifications
| Shure SE425-CL-EFS | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | In-Ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.24 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 19 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 22 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Shure SE425 PRO Wired Earbuds - Professional Sound Isolating Earphones with Detailed Sound, Dual-Driver Hybrid, Secure in-Ear Fit, Detachable Cable, Durable Quality, Clear | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 16 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | 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 |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Shure SE425-CL-EFS
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ80 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.
