Technics EAH-AZ80
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
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
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
The SoundPEATS Air5 Lite earbuds are praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable open-ear design, and customizable app features. Users highlight the fast charging, reliable dual-device connectivity, and outstanding value for the price. A few note the battery life is average and the fit may not suit everyone, but overall satisfaction is high, especially given the affordable cost.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable open-ear design
- Fast charging (20-45 min for 4-6 hours)
- Reliable dual-device connectivity
- Customizable app with EQ and controls
Cons
- Average battery life (5-6 hours)
- Fit may be loose for some ears
- No active noise cancellation for user
- Microphone use reduces battery to under 3 hours
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | SoundPEATS Air5 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 12 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | ENC environmental noise cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 15-minute quick charge for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | PeatsAudio |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
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
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
