KZ ZAS
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
KZ ZAS
The KZ ZAS is widely praised for its excellent sound quality, with detailed highs, tight bass, and a wide soundstage that rivals far more expensive IEMs. However, several users report reliability issues, particularly with one driver failing during live performances, and the stock ear tips are considered flimsy. Despite these concerns, many find it an incredible value for the price, especially for casual listening and gaming.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Detailed highs and tight bass
- Wide soundstage
- Good for gaming
- Durable build (except ear tips)
Cons
- Driver failure in some units
- Flimsy stock ear tips
- Bright tuning may cause fatigue
- Weak bass for some listeners
- Scratches easily on resin shell
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
| KZ ZAS | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.03 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 8★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | KZ ZAS 7BA+1DD in Ear Earphone 8 Unit Hybrid Technology Flagship Wired Earbuds Monitor Headphones 8Core Cable Music Sport Earphone (with Mic, White) | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 16 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | 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
KZ ZAS
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (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
KZ ZAS offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.
