Technics EAH-AZ80 vs CCA AZ09 KZ
Technics EAH-AZ80
CCA AZ09 KZ
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
CCA AZ09 KZ
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these KZ AZ09 Bluetooth adapters, praising their secure fit, excellent sound quality, and long battery life. The adapters are noted for transforming wired IEMs into reliable wireless setups with impressive range and durability. A few minor issues include occasional slippage during sweaty activities and Bluetooth cutouts at low volume with AAC codec, but overall they are considered a great value.
Pros
- Secure and comfortable fit
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life (7+ hours)
- Impressive Bluetooth range (100+ yards)
- Reliable quick pairing
Cons
- Occasional slippage with sweat
- Bluetooth cuts out at low volume with AAC codec
- No ANC or audio pass-through
- Minor quirks in voice prompts
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | CCA AZ09 KZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | โ |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | โ |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | โ |
| Drivers | 1★ | โ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | โ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | โ |
| Hi-Res Audio | โ★ | โ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | โ★ | โ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | โ |
| Transparency | โ★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | โ | โ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | โ |
| Multipoint | โ | โ |
| Range | 10 m★ | โ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | โ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | โ |
| Charging | USB-C★ | โ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | โ |
| Wireless Charging | โ★ | โ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | โ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | โ | โ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | โ |
| NC Mic | โ★ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | โ |
| Touch Controls | โ★ | โ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | โ |
| Gaming Mode | โ | โ★ |
| Bone Conduction | โ | โ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Waterproof |
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 (11th percentile)11th %ile
CCA AZ09 KZ
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile)
- Below average battery (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
CCA AZ09 KZ offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 36 specs.
