Sony WF-C700N
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
Sony WF-C700N
Users consistently praise these Sony earbuds for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and effective noise cancellation. The battery life meets expectations, and the companion app enhances the audio experience. A few users note the earbuds stay secure during workouts and are durable over a year of use. Overall, sentiment is very positive with no significant complaints.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
- Useful companion app
Cons
- App required for full features
- No significant complaints reported
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-C700N | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 5 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 33 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | SONY WFC700N/G Headphones (Refreshed) | SONY | WF-C700N/G | In-Ear | 1.0000 | July 06, 2023 | With an IPX4 rating, splashes and sweat wont stop these headphones | Turn off your surroundings with Noise | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 15 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 15 hrs | 16 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-C700N
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Technics EAH-AZ80
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sony WF-C700N offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 37 specs.
