Technics EAH-AZ80
Skullcandy Push Ultra S2BDW-N746
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
Skullcandy Push Ultra S2BDW-N746
The Skullcandy earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, battery life, and comfortable fit with ear hooks, but significant issues arise with the charging case, pairing difficulties, and a fragile ear hook design that can break. The lack of noise cancellation and a poor microphone are also common complaints, though some appreciate the "Stay Aware" feature for situational awareness.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit with ear hooks
- Easy-to-use buttons
- Wireless charging case
Cons
- Fragile ear hook design
- Charging case issues
- Pairing difficulties
- Poor microphone quality
- No noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Skullcandy Push Ultra S2BDW-N746 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | l |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 112 dB★ |
| 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 | — | USB |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | Rapid Charge |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 42 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 | IP67 |
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
Skullcandy Push Ultra S2BDW-N746
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ80
Skullcandy Push Ultra S2BDW-N746
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
