Technics EAH-AZ80-S
Technics
80 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
98 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80-S | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Extra small, Large, Medium, Small | Four Sizes |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 40 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7.5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8 | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Siri | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics audio app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ80-S
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ80-S0.541score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM60.380score per dollar
Technics EAH-AZ80-S offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.
