Skullcandy Rail ANC vs Technics EAH-AZ80
Skullcandy Rail ANC
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Rail ANC
Users generally praise the Rail ANC XT earbuds for their comfort, sound quality, and noise cancellation, especially for the price. However, some report issues with fit, Bluetooth connectivity, and a lack of gradual battery warning. Overall, they are seen as a good value for casual use.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for money
- Quick charging
Cons
- Poor fit for some ears
- Bluetooth disconnection issues
- No gradual battery warning
- Sound quality diminishes at high volume
- Touch controls too sensitive
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
| Skullcandy Rail ANC | 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 | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 97 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Rail ANC Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 38 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android, Customizable via Skull-iQ App - Bone | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adjustable | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 38 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 85 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Skull-iQ | Technics Audio Connect |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Rail ANC
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
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
Pricing
Skullcandy Rail ANC offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
