Technics EAH-AZ80
yuebaitu S5
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
yuebaitu S5
This single mono earbud is praised for its comfort, good sound quality, and long cord that allows freedom of movement. Users appreciate being able to stay aware of their surroundings while listening, and the microphone performs well. However, some find the earbud tip too large for a comfortable fit, and the cord feels thin and cheap to some. Overall, it is seen as a practical and affordable solution for those who need one ear open.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Good sound quality for the price
- Long cord for freedom of movement
- Excellent microphone performance
- Allows awareness of surroundings
Cons
- Earbud tip too large for some ears
- Cord feels thin and cheap
- Requires adapter for newer phones
- Wired design may not suit everyone
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | yuebaitu S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In Ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Microphone Included, Wired |
| 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★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | 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 (11th percentile)11th %ile
yuebaitu S5
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
yuebaitu S5 offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 36 specs.
