Sony WF-C510
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
Sony WF-C510
The Sony WF-C510 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life, especially given the affordable price point. Many users appreciate the compact charging case and features like multipoint connection and the Sony Headphones Connect app. However, a notable number of reviews report reliability issues, with some units failing to charge or developing audio distortion within months of purchase.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Compact and portable charging case
- Multipoint connection (two devices)
Cons
- Reliability issues (charging/audio failure)
- Left earbud stops charging after months
- Clicking noise during running
- Difficult to connect to new devices
- Only stores two devices at a time
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
| Sony WF-C510 | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Medium, Extra large | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.00 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 | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minute quick charge allows you to enjoy up to 1 hour of extra playback | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 22 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google, Siri | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Android & iOS | Technics Audio Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-C510
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (29th 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 (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Sony WF-C510
No current pricing available
Technics EAH-AZ80
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
