JLab JBuds ANC 3
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
JLab JBuds ANC 3
Users consistently praise the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of these JLab earbuds, with many highlighting the effective active noise cancellation and value for money. However, some note the ANC is not top-tier, missing a mute button is a common complaint, and a few find the fit less secure or the charging cable inconvenient. Overall, positive sentiment dominates, especially among verified purchasers who recommend them for everyday use and travel.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Great value for money
Cons
- Mediocre ANC compared to competitors
- No mute button for calls
- Less secure fit for active use
- Short and unconventional charging cable
- Ear fatigue after extended wear
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 ANC 3 | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | three sets of silicone gel tips | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Smart Active Noise Canceling, 3 Modes | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 33 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 43 mAh | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab | Technics Audio Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds ANC 3
- 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
- Below average affordability (33rd 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 ANC 3 offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.
