Technics EAH-AZ80E-K Wireless Earbuds with Noise Cancelling, 3 Device Multipoint Bluetooth, Comfortable In-Ear headset, Wireless Charging, Black

I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to share how great these are after two years of use. They sound fantastic. The bass doesn’t hit quite as hard as the top-end Sony models (which I did test when purchasing), but I ended up returning the Sonys because the overall sound quality of the Technics is better—more balanced and fuller across the range. I can comfortably wear them all day at work, easily 7 to 8 hours if not more, the battery life is excellent. They've been used and abused, dropped many times, and still work perfectly. To give a balanced review, the case seems has stopped allowing weak phone chargers to charge it, only fast chargers work. This hasn’t been an issue for me as I have plenty of fast chargers around anyway. They’re not the most secure for exercise or sudden movements—like jogging to catch a train or a closing door. You can feel them gradually working their way out, but it's usually noticeable enough that you can push them back in before they fall. The "Find My Earphone" function is genuinely helpful. I’ve used it many times to locate a lost earbud around the house—it plays a loud, high-pitched tone controlled through the app. Just note that it won’t work once the earpiece battery dies (typically after 24 hours). After two years, the "Find My Case" feature has started to deteriorate a bit—it doesn’t always update the last known location on the google maps view. That could be a phone settings issue though for me personally. Touch controls are great and customisable. I’ve set a single tap to play/pause on both ears instead of just one. No complaints from people I’ve spoken with over the phone either my voice has been clear. Finally, the noise cancelling is one of the best features. It isolates the environment so smoothly that I often wear them without music just to help concentrate at work. The semi-pass-through mode is also useful, it lets me hear people speaking nearby such as co-workers so I am and called I can answer without them throwing something at me to grab my attention. Highly rate these. I’d consider the AZ100s next time, only as they earpieces are lighter which may stay in the ear better during movement, but these are absolutely worth picking up and trying for yourself. I doubt you'll be sending them back.

After two weeks of extensive testing, I can confidently say that the Technics EAH-AZ80E wireless earbuds have set a new standard in premium audio. As a follow-up to the already impressive AZ70, these earbuds deliver improvements across the board that make them worth every penny for serious audio enthusiasts. Sound Quality: Audiophile-Grade Performance The sonic performance of the EAH-AZ80E is nothing short of exceptional. Featuring Technics' newly developed 10mm dynamic drivers with acoustic control chambers, these earbuds deliver an expansive soundstage with pinpoint instrument separation. Bass response is rich and well-controlled without overwhelming the mids, while the high frequencies sparkle with detail and airiness that rivals over-ear audiophile headphones. The natural tonal balance makes these suitable for any genre - from classical orchestral pieces to bass-heavy electronic music. What truly impressed me was the dynamic range - subtle details in complex recordings emerged with clarity I rarely experience in wireless earbuds. Active Noise Cancellation: Industry-Leading The AZ80E's noise cancellation technology has received a significant upgrade. Using a dual hybrid system with feedforward and feedback microphones, these earbuds create an impressive cone of silence even in challenging environments like airplane cabins and busy coffee shops. What sets them apart is the adaptive noise cancellation that automatically adjusts based on your environment without the uncomfortable pressure sensation many ANC earbuds create. Multipoint Connection & Connectivity One feature that has transformed my daily workflow is the enhanced multipoint connection capability. The EAH-AZ80E can maintain simultaneous connections to three devices (up from two in previous models), switching seamlessly between them. During my testing, transitioning from work calls on my laptop to music on my phone was instantaneous and reliable. Bluetooth 5.3 support with aptX Adaptive, LDAC, and AAC codecs ensures exceptional wireless audio quality and rock-solid connectivity regardless of your device ecosystem. Battery Life & Charging Battery performance exceeds expectations with: - 7.5 hours of playback with ANC enabled - 12 hours with ANC disabled - 24 hours total with the charging case (ANC on) The wireless charging case now supports fast charging, providing 70 minutes of playback from just a 10-minute charge perfect for those moments when you're heading out the door and realize your earbuds need a boost. Comfort & Design Technics has refined the ergonomics from previous generations, creating a secure yet comfortable fit even during extended listening sessions. The premium materials - including the brushed aluminum accents on the case - convey quality craftsmanship that justifies the price point. The IPX4 water resistance rating provides peace of mind during workouts or unexpected rain showers. App & Controls The Technics Audio Connect app offers extensive customization options without overwhelming users. The 5-band EQ allows for precise sound tailoring, while the touch control customization ensures the earbuds work exactly as you prefer. The improved touch sensitivity strikes the perfect balance - responsive enough to register intentional taps but not so sensitive that it triggers unwanted actions when adjusting the earbuds. Call Quality Call performance has received a substantial upgrade with eight microphones (four per earbud) and advanced beamforming technology. Even in windy conditions, my voice came through clearly to callers, and the enhanced voice isolation effectively filtered out background noise. Value Proposition While positioned in the premium segment, the EAH-AZ80E delivers value that justifies its price tag. The combination of exceptional sound quality, cutting-edge features, and refined user experience makes these earbuds a worthwhile investment for discerning listeners who don't want to compromise. Verdict The Technics EAH-AZ80E earbuds represent the pinnacle of what's currently possible in true wireless audio. With class-leading sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, and thoughtful features like enhanced multipoint connectivity, they've earned their place as my new everyday earbuds. If you're looking for wireless earbuds that can satisfy audiophile sensibilities while offering practical features for daily use, the EAH-AZ80E deserves a spot at the top of your list. **Rating: 9.5/10** *Pros: - Exceptional sound quality with natural tonal balance - Outstanding noise cancellation without pressure discomfort - Triple device multipoint connectivity - Impressive battery life with fast charging - Premium design and comfortable fit - Comprehensive app customization *Cons: - Premium price point - No aptX Lossless support (though LDAC largely compensates) - Slightly larger case than some competitors

Great specs, bad design. The mesh for the mic is a series of microscopic holes, if these get blocked they're almost impossible to clean and the mic stops working properly. Crucially the ANC (sound cancelling and ambient sound) rely on the same mesh, so then the whole setup stops working properly and the audio output volume for everything drops by 70-80% effectively making them unusable. So yeah, great for a week or two, but for long term everyday use they are over engineered and a complete waste of money. They also fall out of your ears fairly regularly.

The Technics AZ80s are very attractive earbuds, from the brushed metal top logo on the charge case to the well moulded buds themselves, you can tell time was put into the design and aesthetics when Technics had these on the drawing board, albeit with, for me anyways a couple of negatives, but I'll come on to that a little later. Connectivity was a breeze with the AZ80s, and using the Technics audio connect app you're greeted with an ear tip fitting setup which helps you with the ideal tips for your ears to get the best seal, and thereafter, the best sound. The app also has all the settings for sound profiles and EQs that you can tweak as well as all the AZ80s information like bud and charger case battery levels and any firmware update information. ANC on the AZ80s is decent, I wouldn't say it's the very best I've heard, but it does a good enough job to keep out all but the most awkward of everyday external noises. The mic too is functional, though for me it seems a little muffled at times. And now onto the sound quality, and that's where the Technics AZ80s really shine. Separation is stellar, with a beautiful wide sound field, with a glorious sound profile that lets each instrument have it's place with clarity. Bass is handled with clarity and authority and never seems muddy. Treble is precise and fast without ever sounding harsh and fatiguing. Overall I'm very impressed with the quality of the sound. Battery life seems to be ok, definitely not great, but it's more than enough for a good listening session, and charging seems to be pretty good too. Now the negatives. This comes back to my design issue from the beginning of my review, and could just be down to my ears, but they don't really sit in my ears very comfortably, I've even tried comply, but I've had to settle with extra large JVC Dots to get to the point where I feel they won't fall out my ears, which for a pair of expensive earbuds is a more than slightly worrying thought. And sound levels are definitely not as loud as many bud out there, so if loud music is your thing, these might disappoint. So are the Technics AZ80s worth the top asking price? well yes and no. The sound quality is fantastic as is many of the AZ80s features like the multi connection Bluetooth switching, but if I struggle to keep them in my ears, all that means not a jot of they fall out and get lost on a walk, so maybe after a possible future design change I could say they are worth every penny.

I had the AEH-AZ60M2 first. Sound and performance was fantastic but kept falling out of my ear which is an ongoing problem. Got these as I thought the advertised 'concha fit' would help. And it did, but I wasn't happy with the sound as I felt that I had to hold them firmly to my ear to get decent bass and even though they didn't fall out, they constantly felt like they were about. So, not happy with with that and for me, this is a lot of money. About to return them and whilst I was researching other buds I thought let me go back to the medium tips and give that a go (I've always tried the smallest tips as they work the best with what I believe to be odd shaped ears.) Gamechanger! Fit is perfect, sound is amazing and with all the features these have, these headphones are perfect and indeed, MAGNIFICENT! As I said, sound and fit is as good as I could hope for. App is easy to use and gives me everything that I need. Touch controls are brilliant, easy and if I was to choose to do so, changeable. Being able to connect to three devices is so convenient as I do actually need that daily when working and it works seamlessly. Ambient sound is great and I can walk around and have conversations with no problem whatsoever and even though I have never tweaked the settings since I set it up, I think it's great that I could if I chose to! I know some of the reviews say ANC isn't as good as some of the other top of the range buds. I work from home so it really isn't an issue for me and if I'm out and about, I wouldn't want to shut the world out. Plus I have nothing to compare this to as I have never owned a set of ANC earbuds. All I can say is it works fine for me and that I have no complaints. Battery life seems fine for me. I have only ever used it for about two hours max so don't know how accurate the 7 hours prediction is. Calls are excellent and nobody that I have spoken to has had any complaints at all and I can hear them fine. I am so glad that I came across these, they have made me fall in live with listening to music again although I do normally listen to podcasts and audiobooks for which these are equally magnificent!

Decent pair of buds but far too overpriced for what they are. Positives: Excellent connectivity and reliability Battery life long enough Light case Comfortable Pretty decent sound quality, clear Absolutely fine for working out, very rarely fell out for me. Negatives: The noise cancelling is poor, after less than a year of use I think it's also deteriorated despite cleaning and only seems to block out about 30/40%. The buds are far too quiet and have nowhere near enough umph. The bass is lacking but also crucially volume. This is especially as a problem when you use them out in busy environments as the noise cancelling doesn't block out the background noise well. Frustrating, as seem pretty basic things to get right in a pair of buds.

I got a pair of the Technics AZ40's cheap with our TV about a year ago. Was extremely impressed with the sound quality and comfort, even though they were only using SBC or AAC. So I decided that I needed a higher level set. Considered the AZ60's but the AZ80's were then released, so I ordered a set of them in black. Fit is excellent. They're not the lightest earbuds, but with the selection of tips they come with, they are exceptionally easy to adjust to fit your own ears. You can also use foam tips from Comply too (TW-400-C's for reference). I really like foam tips for isolation on my other buds, but they do get grotty and then you stick them in the carry case... Maybe not for these. Noise cancelling - There is a test in the app to see how well the noise cancelling works with different ear tips, but that didn't seem to work well for me. Kept recommending the small tip. I actually found with experience the best to the the large and extra large for me. But again, your ears are different to mine so it may work better for you. I generally don't use noise cancelling, but with it being close to christmas, the times I head into town it's very much appreciated. The ability to fine tune the noise cancelling is very useful as well. Sound quality - LDAC is enabled and I have absolutely no complaints playing lossless audio from FLAC files or Prime Music. I'm still playing with the EQ and am slowly tuning in my own preferred EQ settings. But using Direct worked very nicely for me as a start. I wasn't a fan of the Dynamic setting, but a couple of friends really liked it. Also have multipoint enabled so I can have my tablet and my phone connected at the same time using LDAC. Battery life - Haven't had them die on me yet. Worn then for entire days in London, with noise cancelling and LDAC on with no worries. Even a few minutes charging in the case gives them a nice boost in wearing time. Probably charge the case 1-2 times a week at most. With wireless charging too I can just drop them on a pad for a few minutes to give it a quick topup. I am extremely happy with them. Gives me the quality of some of my wired headphones without the cable. Which is nice given that so many phones and tabs are now released without a headphone jack. Yay for progress... They are pretty expensive, but if you can get them for ~£200-220, I'd seriously consider them over all other buds in the category.

I have an iPhone and the Airpods Pro 2, but I wanted to test Technics AZ80 because I have heard so much praise I got curious. Man... I have never even imagined that this sound clarity can be achieved over Bluetooth...! I remember how it felt when I first experienced ANC on the first generation Airpods Pro - it was jaw dropping... And now achieving this level of sound clarity was almost the same impressive effect. I am pretty sure I don't have absolute hearing, but I have learned how to play the piano and the guitar so I have a keen ear for sound quality. This is amazing, and well worth the money. I am not going back to the Airpods Pro series, Technics won me over. (And I used to work for Apple as a SW engineer too, so I should be really an Apple fanboy but it seems I'm not a typical sheep...🙄) For best results I think the app usage is a must, you can achieve the best results if you go over the fine tuning process but honestly it's really well worth it and it's not even time consuming. Treat yourself and your ears! 😊 One sentence about charging: sure you can do wireless charging but if you do cable charging try using a slower charger. I'm using the good old 5W Apple charger because there is a one liner in the manual saying that the case requires a Computer's USB port for charging - and I don't have any computers or laptops. It may not be a problem to use any charger... But it is against the logic and guidance explained in the manual and I want to enjoy the product as long as I can so why not taking a careful approach...? Some said the AZ80 charges slowly - I don't think so. Maybe it did but that changed over the firmware updates released, it is changing pretty quickly in my experience, I mean like 20 minutes max from 40% to 100% in the case while the case was only losing 10% charge! I'm actually quite impressed with it. If you use the AZ80 with an LDAC capable phone like most Samsungs (iPhone doesn't support LDAC!) the clarity is even better, I have tried it with my secondary phone and it's seriously good, however it is already jaw dropping on my iPhone so I chose the daily driver iPhone over the even better clarity on Samsung's LDAC and with Apple Music lossless I have no regrets (plus the buds battery lasts longer if you don't use LDAC). Comfort-wise the AZ80 is once again better than the Airpods Pro, as I can even sleep in them while I could not do that with the Airpods Pro. Some people may find it annoying to take good care of the AZ80 but to me it is part of generic hygiene and I would recommend the habit of doing a proper cleaning of yourself at the ears as well even if this is not highlighted by anyone. You either think the same or you don't even know what I mean so just do it if you have few more seconds every day. 🤷‍♂️ The Technics AZ80 deserves your efforts and deserves your money too, it is hands down the top tier product, this time the reviews were 100% correct and it was not just an empty hype.

Valgono ogni euro speso, la scelta dei tappini di gomma è ampia e contrariamente ad altri in-ear questi non cadono neanche andando sui san pietrini con la bicicletta. Per quanto riguarda l'audio è veramente spettacolare, la resa è piuttosto neutrale con un pò enfasi sugli alti. I bassi sono ben presenti, bilanciati e non nascondono nulla degli altri strumenti. Se cercate super bassi forse non sono gli auricolari per voi, ma vi assicuro che dopo un pò di riscadalmento iniziale provate con Tidal in LDAC sono rimasto impressionato. A parte i Samsung non ho altri in-ear di paragone, quindi li paragono a come sento sul mio setup hi-fi da scrivania e sono molto soddisfatto. Dato che anche l'occhio vuole la sua parte aggiungo che esteticamente sono molto belli e hanno un feeling "premium". L'applicazione è basilare ma funziona molto bene, si possono personalizzare i comandi touch e c'è anche un equalizzatore più che ottimo, inoltre in alto a sinistra un'icona vi conferma se siete collegati in LDAC. Per l'ANC non mi pare a livello delle marche più gettonate come samsung, bose ecc. L'audio in chiamata è buono, ma se indossate solo un'auricolare l'interlocutore vi sentirà male e lontano. In poche parole se le comprate per la musica (e non per le telefonate) e le usate con l'ANC disattivato rimarrete sicuramente soddisfatti.

Comprei há 10 meses. Comprei porque me quis converter ao wireless e as críticas online eram unânimes que estes eram muito bons e apesar de não serem "os melhores" em nenhuma categoria, estavam entre os melhores na maioria das categorias. Não fiquei desapontado. - Som detalhado de excelente qualidade. Estou a apreciar detalhes novos em músicas que já ouvi mil vezes... Oiço principalmente metal e rock e depois de tentar várias customizações no equalizador, descobri que a configuração predefinida "dynamic" resulta muito bem para mim. - Bom noise cancelling. Ando de metro e não cancela totalmente esse ruído, como é óbvio, mas a diferença é abissal e suficiente para aproveitar até música tranquila enquanto leio um livro! - O modo de transparência também funciona bem. - Estáveis. Não caem quando corro (era um ponto importante para mim). São bem confortáveis. Se usar 1h sinto um ligieiro desconforto, mas menos tempo que isso nem se dá por eles. - Bluetooth funciona bem. Costumo usar no trabalho ligado em simultâneo ao telemóvel para música e ao PC para o caso de receber chamadas Teams. - Controlos ok. Não adoro os sistema de ter de dar toques repetidos mas funciona bem o suficiente se não quiser mesmo tirar o telemóvel do bolso. Gosto que dê para costumizar através da app. - Bateria, nunca testei durações muito longas. Uso diariamente e carrego só de vez em quando, normalmente por períodos curtos durante o dia, e chega. - App. Não uso muito mas funciona bem. Dá muito poucas notificações e avisa para fazer limpeza! - Tem função de perdidos e achados, mas nunca testei. Resumindo, posso recomendar como um produto de excelente qualidade, que deve agradar à maioria dos utilizadores mais exigentes.

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Product is ok, but too big

Les Technics EAH-AZ80E impressionnent surtout par la qualité audio. Le son est net, détaillé, avec un très bon équilibre entre les basses et les aigus. Rien n’est trop exagéré, ce qui plaira à ceux qui préfèrent une restitution fidèle plutôt qu’un son gonflé artificiellement. Le réducteur de bruit fait bien le travail, même s’il n’est pas au niveau des modèles les plus agressifs du marché. Pour les trajets ou les bureaux bruyants, ça reste largement suffisant. L’isolation passive est aussi très correcte grâce aux embouts bien conçus. Beaucoup d’utilisateurs soulignent le confort, surtout pour les longues sessions. Ils tiennent bien, même en marchant. La connexion multipoint fonctionne sans accroc et l’application Technics permet quelques réglages pratiques sans être compliquée. Côté autonomie, ça tient facilement une journée d’utilisation mixte avec ANC activé. L’étui est compact, bien fini, et inspire confiance. 👉 En résumé, les EAH-AZ80E sont des écouteurs premium qui misent sur la qualité audio et le confort avant tout. Ils ne cherchent pas à impressionner avec des basses artificielles : ils sonnent juste, proprement et de manière très maîtrisée. Une valeur sûre pour ceux qui aiment un son précis sans compromis.