CCA ZAS vs Technics EAH-AZ80
CCA ZAS
Technics EAH-AZ80
What Buyers Say
CCA ZAS
The KZ ZAS earphones receive mostly positive feedback for their crisp, balanced sound and excellent value for money, especially compared to pricier competitors like Shure SE215s. However, a few users report durability issues with blown speakers and less-than-ideal fit, while one reviewer finds them lacking in sonic balance despite the low price. Overall, they are praised as a great budget option for gaming and music, but quality control may be a concern.
Pros
- Crisp and balanced sound
- Excellent value for money
- Great for gaming and music
- Outperforms pricier competitors like Shure SE215
- Good instrument separation and clarity
Cons
- Durability issues with blown speakers
- Less-than-ideal fit for some users
- Not as balanced as expected by some
- Requires cable replacement research
- May need equalizer for gaming
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
Scores
Specifications
| CCA ZAS | Technics EAH-AZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded tips for ear canal | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 8★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Audio jack | — |
| 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 |
Pros & Cons
CCA ZAS
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
