Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S
Technics
93 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Sennheiser
68 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
Fitness
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S | Sennheiser CX True Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 36 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 15 min for 1 h playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 27 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 | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Sennheiser Smart Control App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
Sennheiser CX True Wireless
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.