Technics EAH-AZ80
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. Battery life and seamless integration with Samsung phones are also highlighted as major strengths. A few complaints mention discomfort for some ear shapes and the lack of a finder app, but overall, these earbuds are seen as a great value, especially for Samsung users.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Seamless Samsung integration
Cons
- Uncomfortable for some ear shapes
- No finder app for misplaced buds
- No wireless charging
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC, SSC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | active |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | True |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | Gemini |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Galaxy Wearable |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ80
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
