Technics EAH-AZ80 vs JVC Gumy HAFX7VN
Technics EAH-AZ80
JVC Gumy HAFX7VN
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
JVC Gumy HAFX7VN
The JVC Gumy Plus earbuds are widely praised for their comfort, especially for children or adults with small ears, and for delivering clear, crisp sound at an affordable price. Many users report excellent durability, with some lasting years of daily use. A few reviewers note the lack of inline controls and that audio quality is not as good as some competitors in the same price range, but overall the value is considered outstanding.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for small ears
- Clear and crisp sound quality
- Excellent value for money
- Durable build lasting years
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- No inline controls
- Audio quality not as good as some competitors
- Weak wiring joints reported
- Requires adjustment for good seal
- No microphone on some models
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | JVC Gumy HAFX7VN | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | โ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | โ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | โ |
| Impedance | โ | 16 ฮฉ |
| Hi-Res Audio | โ★ | โ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | JVC Gumy in Ear Earbud Headphones with Paper Package, Powerful Sound, Comfortable and Secure Fit, Silicone Ear Pieces S/M/L - HAFX7PN (Pink) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | โ★ | โ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | โ |
| Transparency | โ★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | โ★ | โ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | โ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | โ |
| Multipoint | โ★ | โ |
| Range | 10 m★ | โ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | โ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | โ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | โ |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs★ | โ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | โ★ | โ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | โ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | โ★ | โ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | โ |
| NC Mic | โ★ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | โ |
| Touch Controls | โ★ | โ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | โ |
| Gaming Mode | โ | โ |
| Bone Conduction | โ | โ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | โ |
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
JVC Gumy HAFX7VN
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile)
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
JVC Gumy HAFX7VN offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 23 of 37 specs.
