JLab JBuds Mini (EBJBMINITONESD50WEB)
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
JLab JBuds Mini (EBJBMINITONESD50WEB)
These earbuds are praised for their exceptional comfort, especially for small ears, and impressive sound quality that exceeds expectations for the price. Users highlight the long battery life, customizable EQ via the companion app, and effective passive noise isolation. However, some report connectivity issues with sound breakup when the device is not in line of sight, and the battery life is around 4 hours for heavy use. A few users mention the lack of active noise cancellation and occasional audio dropouts, but overall, the value is considered outstanding.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for small ears
- Impressive sound quality for the price
- Long battery life
- Customizable EQ via companion app
- Effective passive noise isolation
Cons
- Connectivity issues with sound breakup
- Battery life around 4 hours for heavy use
- No active noise cancellation
- Occasional audio dropouts
- Controls activate with pressure during sleep
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
| JLab JBuds Mini | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S / M / L | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | 2-mic ENC | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5.5 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1 hour | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 250 mAh★ | 85 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | Technics Audio Connect |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Mini (EBJBMINITONESD50WEB)
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
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
Pricing
JLab JBuds Mini (EBJBMINITONESD50WEB) offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
