Technics EAH-AZ80
EarFun Air Pro 3
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
EarFun Air Pro 3
The Earfun AirPro 3 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, impressive active noise cancellation, and remarkable battery life, especially given their budget-friendly price point. Users praise the customizable EQ via the app, comfortable fit, and reliable multipoint connection. A few minor criticisms include a noticeable change in sound signature between ANC modes and some wind noise due to the earbud design, but overall, these are considered a fantastic value.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Impressive active noise cancellation
- Remarkable battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Sound signature changes between ANC modes
- Wind noise due to earbud design
- Cannot disable voice prompts when changing modes
- Out-of-box sound profile too bass-forward for some
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | EarFun Air Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | soft silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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 (11th percentile)11th %ile
EarFun Air Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
