Technics EAH-AZ80
JLab JBuds Pro Signature
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
JLab JBuds Pro Signature
Users find these JLab wired earbuds to be a great value for the price, with decent sound quality and a comfortable, secure fit thanks to the included ear wings. The build quality is praised, especially the sturdy connector plug, and the long cord is appreciated. While some users ask about durability and bass, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many saying they would buy them again.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Decent sound quality
- Sturdy connector plug
- Long cord
Cons
- Unanswered questions about durability
- Unanswered questions about bass quality
- Unanswered questions about microphone connectivity
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | JLab JBuds Pro Signature | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | wired |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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 | iOS |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
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
JLab JBuds Pro Signature
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
JLab JBuds Pro Signature offers 10.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 36 specs.
