JLab JBuds Pro JBUDSPROBT-BLK-BOX
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
JLab JBuds Pro JBUDSPROBT-BLK-BOX
The JBuds Pro wireless earbuds are widely appreciated for their lightweight comfort, good sound quality, and affordable price, with many praising the battery life and secure fit. However, several users report a limited Bluetooth range of about 15-20 feet and occasional connectivity loss, especially when the source device is in a pocket. The blinking LED lights on the sides are considered annoying by some. A few questions about charging issues and water resistance remain unanswered, but overall, these earbuds are seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- Good sound quality for the price
- Affordable price point
- Secure fit with earbud tips and fins
- Compatible with multiple devices
Cons
- Limited Bluetooth range (15-20 ft)
- Occasional connectivity loss
- Annoying blinking LED lights
- Thin cables with microphonics
- Charging issues reported
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 Pro JBUDSPROBT-BLK-BOX | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | wireless neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Medium, Small | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 16 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Technics Audio Connect |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Pro JBUDSPROBT-BLK-BOX
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
JLab JBuds Pro JBUDSPROBT-BLK-BOX offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 35 specs.
