Technics EAH-AZ80
APETOO APETOO-217
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
APETOO APETOO-217
These wired sport earbuds earn high marks for comfort and secure fit, especially for small ears, thanks to the innovative wing tips. Sound quality is described as decent to surprisingly robust with deep bass, though not audiophile-grade. Users appreciate the sweatproof design, magnetic back for tangle-free storage, and included carrying case. A few note the lack of volume control and that noise isolation is moderate, but overall they are seen as excellent value for active use.
Pros
- Secure fit with wing tips
- Comfortable for small ears
- Decent sound with deep bass
- Sweatproof design
- Magnetic back prevents tangles
Cons
- No volume control on earbuds
- Moderate noise isolation
- Not audiophile-grade sound
- Carrying case feels cheap
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | APETOO APETOO-217 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | APETOO Wired Ear Buds Sport in-Ear Headphones with Anti Fall/Hurt Wingtips, Mute Mic, Pure Stereo Bass, Noise Isolating Aux 3.5mm Earbuds for iPhone/iPad/Android/Mac/Laptop/PC/Women/Small Ear/School |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 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 | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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 (10th percentile)10th %ile
APETOO APETOO-217
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (32nd percentile)
Pricing
APETOO APETOO-217 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 37 specs.
