SoundMAGIC E10C
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
SoundMAGIC E10C
The SoundMAGIC E10C earphones receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent value, robust build quality, and enjoyable bass-heavy sound signature. Users appreciate the braided cable, magnetic earbuds, and included accessories like the carrying case and multiple ear tips. However, some note issues with the angled plug causing disconnection in pockets, a slightly bass-heavy sound that may not suit all genres, and occasional difficulties with ear tip reattachment or call quality.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Robust build quality
- Great bass-heavy sound
- Braided tangle-free cable
- Magnetic earbuds
Cons
- Angled plug disconnects in pocket
- Sound can be too bass-heavy
- Difficult to reattach ear tips
- Call quality could be better
- Vocals recessed in soundstage
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
| SoundMAGIC E10C | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 46 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | 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 | proprietary | 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
SoundMAGIC E10C
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
SoundMAGIC E10C offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.
