Piluyaa M79-Black
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
Piluyaa M79-Black
Users praise the earbuds for their exceptional comfort, lightweight design, and secure fit that makes them easy to forget while wearing. Sound quality and connectivity are generally positive, though some report short battery life and intermittent connection issues, especially at a distance. A few users experienced charging port gunk buildup after extended use, requiring cleaning.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort and lightweight design
- Secure fit that stays in place
- Great sound quality
- Easy connectivity
- Sleek and attractive design
Cons
- Short battery life for some users
- Intermittent connectivity at distance
- Charging port gunk buildup over time
- Muffled call quality reported by one user
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
| Piluyaa M79-Black | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | clip-on | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Piluyaa Clip-on Earbuds,Open Ear Earbuds Wireless Bluetooth 5.4, Lightweight Open Ear Headphones with C-Shaped Bridge,Slim Hook,60H Battery,Waterproof,for Glasses Wearers and Workouts (Black) | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 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 | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Piluyaa M79-Black
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
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
Piluyaa M79-Black offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 36 specs.
