Technics EAH-AZ80
Rythflo WH04
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
Rythflo WH04
These Rythflo neckband earbuds are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, effective active noise cancellation, and long battery life. Many users appreciate the comfortable fit and lightweight design, though a few experienced issues with the earbuds staying in their ears, particularly those with smaller ear canals. The magnetic earpieces and multipoint connectivity are standout features, while the microphone quality is considered adequate for calls but not exceptional.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (30+ hours)
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- Magnetic earpieces for easy storage
Cons
- Earbuds may not fit securely in small ears
- Neck piece can be stiff
- Microphone quality is average for calls
- Wires from neck ring can snag on clothing
- Heavier than average due to large drivers
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Rythflo WH04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | 4 sizes replaceable eartips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Rythflo Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless in Ear Neckband Blutooth Headphones with 3 AI Mics ENC, 60Hrs Playtime, V5.3 Multipoint Connection Magnetic Earbuds for Work/Travel/Home/Office |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX6 |
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
Rythflo WH04
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Pricing
Rythflo WH04 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
