Technics EAH-AZ80

Technics EAH-AZ80

Technics
86 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods 4 Left Replacement AirPod

Apple AirPods 4 Left Replacement AirPod

Apple
39 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Technics EAH-AZ80

78 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 10
👍 Fit and comfort 7
👍 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Battery life 6
👍 Call quality 4
👎 Touch controls 2

Apple AirPods 4 Left Replacement AirPod

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Calls
Technics
93
Apple
43
Commute
Technics
89
Apple
38
Music
Technics
86
Apple
25
Gaming
Technics
86
Apple
34
Travel
Technics
85
Apple
34
Budget
Technics
81
Apple
46
Fitness
Technics
81
Apple
23

Specifications

Technics EAH-AZ80Apple AirPods 4 Left Replacement AirPod
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelessstem
Ear TipsXS, S, M, L, XL—
Weight0.01 kg★0.12 kg
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size10 mm★—
Drivers1★—
Freq Min20 Hz★—
Freq Max40 kHz★—
Impedance—35 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsAAC, LDAC, SBC—
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typehybridadaptive
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.3★—
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP—
Multipoint✓★—
Range10 m★—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life7 hrs★—
Charge Time2.5 hrs★—
Fast Charging15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours—
ChargingUSB-C★—
Case Battery
Case Battery16 hrs★—
Case ChargingUSB-C★—
Wireless Charging✓★—
Capacity85 mAh★—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count8★—
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantAlexa, SiriSiri
Touch Controls✓✓
AppTechnics Audio Connect—
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIPX4—

Pros & Cons

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

Apple AirPods 4 Left Replacement AirPod

  • Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong comfort (70th percentile)
  • Strong mic (65th percentile)
  • Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average sound (27th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

Apple AirPods 4 Left Replacement AirPod is MX$3,351 cheaper (3.2x less).

Technics EAH-AZ800.018score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods 4 Left Replacement AirPod0.025score per dollar

Apple AirPods 4 Left Replacement AirPod offers 1.4x better value for money

Technics EAH-AZ80

Apple AirPods 4 Left Replacement AirPod

Verdict

★ Winner: Technics EAH-AZ80

Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 36 specs.

Technics EAH-AZ80 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

Also Consider