Technics EAH-AZ80
Sony WF-C500
What Buyers Say
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
Sony WF-C500
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these Sony earbuds, praising their comfort, battery life, and reliable Bluetooth connectivity. The sound quality is considered good for the price, though not audiophile-grade. A few issues were noted, such as a non-functional charging case and accidental button presses when sleeping, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Tactile button controls
- Good sound quality for price
Cons
- Charging case malfunction
- Accidental button presses while sleeping
- Sound not audiophile-grade
- Best sound requires specific app
- No noise cancellation in some models
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Sony WF-C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | s, |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 5.800000190734863 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 5★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Wireless, Replaceable Ear Tips, Water-Resistant, Call functions, Waterproof, Rechargeable Battery, Noise Isolation, Stereo, Sweat-Proof, Bluetooth Multi-point, Built-in Microphone |
| Surround | — | 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Yes |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 10 min for 60 min playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 20 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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 (10th percentile)10th %ile
Sony WF-C500
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ80
Sony WF-C500
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
