Technics EAH-AZ80
Dual hybrid noise cancellation and 10mm dynamic drivers with LDAC support deliver precise, expansive audio for commuting and focused listening. JustMyVoice auto voice detection paired with 8-mic noise and wind reduction makes calls exceptionally clear, even in gusty conditions. Ideal for frequent callers and commuters who demand strong ANC and reliable multipoint connectivity in a 7g earbud with a total 23-hour battery life.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 7
case battery hours 16
water resistance IPX4
83 Overall Score
Price $180
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (1th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Range | 10 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 7 |
| Charge Time | 2.5 |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 16 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Capacity | 85 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Technics Audio Connect |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Technics EAH-AZ80 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 16 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | 92 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 93.4 | 47 | 93.3 | 0.9 | 97.8 | 67 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99.1 | 95.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 99.6 | 88.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 95.1 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 88.8 |
Price
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