Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S
Technics
93 Overall Score
vs
Sony WI-C100
Sony
39 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
Fitness
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S | Sony WI-C100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony WI-C100 Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with 25 Hours Battery Life, Clear Sound, Lightweight Design, IPX4 Water Resistance, Hands-Free Calling, Compatible with Android & iOS – Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 25 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 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 | 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
Sony WI-C100
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S0.343score per dollar
vs
Sony WI-C1000.537score per dollar
Sony WI-C100 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ80 EAH-AZ80-S
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 35 specs.
