Soundcore C50i vs Technics EAH-AZ80

Soundcore C50i

Soundcore C50i

Soundcore
60 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-AZ80

Technics EAH-AZ80

Technics
86 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Soundcore C50i

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Technics EAH-AZ80

78 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 10
👍 Fit and comfort 7
👍 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Battery life 6
👍 Call quality 4
👎 Touch controls 2

Scores

Calls
Soundcore
51
Technics
93
Commute
Soundcore
46
Technics
89
Music
Soundcore
63
Technics
86
Gaming
Soundcore
62
Technics
86
Travel
Soundcore
50
Technics
85
Budget
Soundcore
74
Technics
81
Fitness
Soundcore
76
Technics
81

Specifications

Soundcore C50iTechnics EAH-AZ80
Design
Form Factoropen-earin-ear
Wearing StyleDual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hooktrue wireless
Ear Tips—XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight0.04 kg0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size12 mm★10 mm
Drivers11
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max20 kHz40 kHz★
Impedance14 Ω—
Sensitivity120 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsAAC, LDACAAC, LDAC, SBC
SurroundSoundcore C50i by Anker Open Ear Earbuds, Clip-On Headphones Over Ear for Running Workout, 12mm Drivers Powerful Bass, IP55 Waterproof, Bluetooth 6.0 Hi-Res, FlexiClip Design | Over the Ear | White | —
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—hybrid
Transparency✗✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth6.05.3★
Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
Multipoint—✓★
Wired ConnectorNot Specified by Manufacturer—
Range15 m★10 m
Earbud Battery
Battery Life7 hrs7 hrs
Charge Time2 hrs★2.5 hrs
Fast Charging10 Minutes for 2 Hours15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery28 hrs★16 hrs
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✗✓★
Capacity60 mAh85 mAh★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count—8★
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantSiri, Google AssistantAlexa, Siri
Touch Controls✓✓
AppSoundcoreTechnics Audio Connect
Volume Limiting✗—
Gaming Mode✗—
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIP55IPX4

Pros & Cons

Soundcore C50i

  • Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong battery (74th percentile)
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)

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 (11th percentile)11th %ile

Pricing

Soundcore C50i is CA$168 cheaper (3.1x less).

Soundcore C50i0.750score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-AZ800.346score per dollar

Soundcore C50i offers 2.2x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Technics EAH-AZ80

Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.

Technics EAH-AZ80 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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