Technics EAH-AZ80
Skullcandy Push Play S2PPW-S749
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
Skullcandy Push Play S2PPW-S749
These Skullcandy earbuds are praised for their secure fit, clear sound, and great value for the price. Users appreciate the comfort during activities like workouts and housework, and the battery life is noted as excellent. However, some wish the volume could be louder and the bass is a bit lacking. Overall, they are considered a solid purchase, especially for the price.
Pros
- Secure fit during activities
- Clear and crisp sound
- Excellent battery life
- Great value for the price
- Comfortable for extended wear
Cons
- Volume not loud enough
- Lacking bass/low-end frequency
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Skullcandy Push Play S2PPW-S749 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | 3 sizes |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 22 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Skullcandy Push Play Active Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Noise Isolating Fit, 34 Hrs Battery, Secure-Fit Over-Ear Hanger, Sweat Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Black/Orange |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 2 horas de reproducción en solo 10 minutos |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 34 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | 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 | IP55 |
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
Skullcandy Push Play S2PPW-S749
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Push Play S2PPW-S749 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 36 specs.
