UPDATE: With the multipoint connection you don't need to pause before playing on another device. It will automatically pause on your other device. Great!
At AUD $513 (delivered), you've convinced me... to get the Audeze Maxwell ;-) p.s Not a knock on your reviews, they're awesome, more a comment on 'value'...
Thank you for the Great video. I would like to get the technics az80 should I purchase from the Amazon prime days now or waiting for the black Friday. Based on Price.
Thanks for the review. I am totally amazed by the AZ80. Also own a AirPods Pro 2, Sony XM5, Samsung Buds 2 Pro and others, and these are incredible against all.
@@danieltriana9610 For daily driving, the XM5. Super slim and extremely long battery life, with a powerful bass and amazing noise cancelling. For dedicated music listening sessions, the Technics AZ80. Unsurpassed sound stage positions it on a level of its own.
Have owned the AZ80s for a year now. They're fantastic, just like this review says. A lot of people sleep on the Technics brand, but they've been a top-tier producer of sound products for decades.
Do you still recommend them? I have the OP Buds Pro 3 but I feel like they could be better (although I'm overall happy with them). Looking to maybe upgrade to the AZ80, but only if sound quality, ANC and comfort is better...
Love your ranking system. Very clear and easy to make a choice. I've got the jabra elite 10s and tye pixel buds pro. Just wish they had better anc but otherwise they're good in every other respect.
Another excellent test and analysis. Your job is always accurate and detailed. I only can say thanks for your great job. About this buds, after used lots of brands and different qualities, now these Technics AZ 80 are my favorite choice, and my personal nr. one buds. Thanks again and best for you from Barcelona.
Thanks for so many video tests and rankings. I was close to buy Audio-Technica TWX7, but after your videos I choose to buy Technics AZ80 and they are amazing. Sound quality for Rock/Metal is great, almost the same level of quality as my studio-grade Audio Technica ATH-A990Z.
I'm a mailman, earbuds are very important to me. I switched to these from the Bose QC Ultra because I needed better phone calls. Boy do these not only have way better calls, but they make the Bose sound bad, and I loved how the Bose sounded! Plus, transparency mode is good enough too, not as good as Bose though. Other features are also on par with Bose, and with SonicFoam tips even the noise cancelling is as good! These are just better all around. Thanks for the review showing that! Turning me away from Bose is truly a feat.
Which ones have you tried so far ? And what will you be using them for ? Reason I ask is because going to gym, using them for jogging etc doesn’t allow most people to see there actual flaws. I work in an extremely loud warehouse ( so when I put earbuds and the ANC to use - it’s testing it to the extreme )
I’ve had the Sennheiser momentum 4 and technics az80. I sent the sennheisers back. I think they had the better sound - but the mic quality was impossibly bad. I was described as muffled. I like the sound from the az80, but I miss the amazing dsp work they put into the momentums.
Based on your review, technics az80 is good but i cant afford it. Do you think the az60 at the price point it is right now the best sounding tws or do you have another rec for good sounding tws who have the same price as az60
By far the B&O Beoplay EX. I also review some TWS earbuds, but mostly written stuff like in forums/reddit/youtube. Denon PerL Pro are also great for this use case, but comfort is bad. The video outlines the Technics AZ80 too which are excellent for bass esp with the presets.
I'd say these are on par with the Pearl Pro's for sound quality. Going back and fourth on 20+ tracks between the two with highest sound quality settings for both, there isn't a clear winner. Neither is more detailed than the other, sometimes the Tecnics seemed to have more detail, sometimes the Pearl Pro's did. The Tecnics do sound richer on some tracks, but without testing them both back to back you'd be hard pressed to notice a difference, and that could also be down to sound Profiles on the Pearl Pro's. Both go loud enough, but the Pearls slightly louder, but you wouldn't normally play either at their loudest. The Tecnics have a better form factor and style, and are also slightly more comfortable. Didn't test Immersion or Spatial Audio with Flac, but with 320kbps mp3's spatial audio does practically nothing and Immersion just adds bass on the Pearl Pro's. Overall the Tecnics are the better earbud and cheaper.
Yep I pretty much agree that’s why the technics have the higher score, they’re the best overall for sure. And sound quality wise the extra half point was more for the better band customisation but yea back and forth, track to track it’s so close.
@@pickyaudio hi, for specific genres such as rock / metal songs. Is this tws suitable for both genres? especially to enjoy the guitar distortion and double pedal. thank you
Nice comprehensive comparison. I wonder if the Technics suffers the same problem as sister-branded Panasonic RZ-S500W I've had for a few years now in that the battery on the case depletes (or at least suffers from bad phantom drain) if not used for a few weeks? That is what would make me hesitant get it.
00:08:43 I live in a windy place and the fact that ANC turns off with wind is disappointing. I wanted to replace my airpods pro which have a sound I don't like but are great at suppressing the sound of wind blowing on my ears.
I love your reviews, but I'm undecided between the Technics AZ80 and the Denon PerL Pro. I'm a metalhead, and I love both great bass and also clarity in the vocals. Which of these two will you suggest, for my needs? The Technics, or the Denon? Thank you for your reply! 🙏 Alice
I'm a metalhead who listens to Opeth, Tool, Gojira, Amon Amarth, Karnivool etc., to instrumentals like Shades Of Black, Polyphia, Plini and such (an idea of my sub genre). Just bought the Denon PerL Pro a week ago and it's unbelievably good. 360 spatial sound stage immersion with heavy bass rumble that doesn't overpower the rest of the instruments. Instrument separation is top notch. It feels like a home theatre playing in my head space 😂. Check out his other review on the Denon's. Coming from someone who previously owned the Sennheiser Momentum TWS2, It's every bit worth the purchase :)
@@Corroded_Jedi Thank you for your reply! I actually had a chance to lisen to Denon PerL Pro AND Realme Buds Air 5 Pro, and... MY GOODNESS, the Realme DESTROYED the Denon! The sound quality of the Denon (imho) is WAY poorer than the Realme... so, I returned the Denon, now I'm using the Realme, and it's been the €89.00 best spent (yes, these earbuds cost NOTHING but deliver PERFECTION) 😁
@@Corroded_Jedi No problem! It's obviously a personal opinion, but if you have the chance, give the Realme Buds Air 5 Pro a try... I think they're underrated because they are cheap (less than €80.00), and don't look promising... but they're worth a try! 😉
Great review! I bought the bose open earbuds and as much as I wanted to like them I had to return them so got these instead and they are albeit a different style, they are a massive upgrade and considering the price of each ate similar I'm glad I pruchsed them. Out of curiosity, what size sonic foam do you recommend? I believe the best fit are the sf2? Just not sure what size is the best. Help please?
Another great review. Happy to see the Nothing Ear 2 punching way above its weight class in your rankings; I love them. I just picked up the Oneplus Buds 3 and I'm looking forward to your review on them for validation since it's too late for recommendation 😂
Hello, sound quality, charging comfort etc. is important to me. Which of these 3 models do you recommend? Denon perl pro technics az80 bower wilkins pi8
Thanks! It might be worth staying away from the Mom 3's. Iv'e seen a lot of comments in the last 6 months of faults with the earbuds. There seems to be a manufacturing issue. For a similar sound go for the Onepluds buds pro 2 or buds 3.
@@homerdohytyeah man i just sent them back, the glue holding the filter separating the inside from the outside is some cheap shit, it turned into a slime-like liquid and messed up everything. Idk how they managed to make such a bad design decision. The problem is not rare at all, almost all people having problems with the mom 3s have the same problem. It makes the earbud sound like 2% as loud as it should be, and sometimes it gives of some kinda pulsing beep sound, which for some reason is as loud as it should be. So if you have any problems with it, feel free to send them back for any small issue, because the quality is just shit. It’s kind of a shame because they sound great when they’re working.
Please review panasonic rz-s500w. I need an upgrade from this and would love to know how far behind by tws are. There are barely any review and comparison for these . Please picky!
Only trouble with aftermarket memory foam ear tips, is the instructions for the AZ80 seem to say that the foam centre of the ear tips is important for protecting the ear buds (in the cleaning section, it says wash the ear tips, and doesn't mention any maintenance for the actual ear buds).
Hey Picky, not sure if the Jlab Epic Lab Edition earbuds are on your radar but the sound from these are phenomenal! Would love to see where you rand these. Thanks.
Great review! Recently became a Technics az 80 convert.:) The sound quality for the midrange (that's what matters to me) is stunning and very close to the best wired (shure se846), call quality is clear and crisp, ANC is almost as good as Sony xm5 (with 3rd party foam tips). A battery life advertiesed at 6hrs is actually 7 to 7.5 in my daily use. I also have Sony xm5 and with tunning via wavlet app they sound very good. I look at Sony as a daily driver and Technics az80 as a luxury experience. P.s.: If you are to draw comparison with cars it would be like comparing Toyota to Lexus (Sony to Technichs respectively) both will get you there, but with the latter will definitely get you there in style! May be Gemini is better in some respects but after $300 mark spending more makes no sense.
It’s interesting to me that Sound Quality is always the final category in all earbud testing reviews. When to me Sound Quality and Battery Life is the main objective.
Awesome video as always. Which earbud is the best if I want the best sound and great bass? Sony XM5, Denon PerL Pro, Jabra Elite 10 or Technics AZ80 or is there a different suggestion?
Id go for the Denon PerL Pro. THey are louder and sound, in my opinion, better with deeper subbass and just as sparkly trebles. The Technics play too quiet.
I'm glad you mentioned the EQ presets sounding better than the manual EQ i have that very same thing with the Soundpeats Air 4 Pro. I can't get it to sound as good as the Rock and roll preset. Kinda odd but convenient. Thanks for the review you're awesome. 💯👍🇺🇸
@@pickyaudio I'm looking forward to the One+ 3 buds review I'm hoping they're as good or almost as good as the 2 Pros. Because that would mean they have something good in store for the 3 Pros. Hopefully that is. Now that I'm a member you're going to get sick of me. Lol 😆🇺🇸
Amazing videos! Your reviews are so thorough! Do you have a recommendation? I am looking for the best low latency open back headphones/earbuds for gaming. I am a sweaty gamer so my ears get uncomfortable when plugged for over an hour and I have to listen be able to hear my when my kids wake up from their naps.
@@viktor1845 too many to mention, I've had over 20 different pairs in the last couple of years, but at a similar price point I much preferred these to the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.
Hello my friend! I had already asked you a similar question in another video, related to the bass sound of the jabra elite 75t. And you told me that something similar were the Sennheiser or the Oneplus. Could these headphones stand up to the bass of the jabra with the bass option or super bass option EQ settings you said in the video?
I thought I heard you comment on this in one of your videos, but I couldn't find it. Another reviewer said that these have a strange smoothing effect with guitar distortion in heavy rock/ metal. Did you run into anything like that? Instrument separation is my favorite quality in headphones (Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pros if you want to hear this in ultimate form), but I couldn't live without metal.
G'day James I just knew this would be your new 'major, Major, MAJOR GO!' just surprised it took you this long. When Flossy Carter gets excited about a product's sound I get excited.
hi there a question...i have still the soundcore liberty 3 pro.love them...what should i get if they breakdown?i like the sound specially through the ldac...
Great review, thanks. If I was sat in an office, do the AZ80 buds leak sound? (to annoy everyone else). I heard that the Momentum 4 buds do, hoping that these are better. Thanks.
So I recently got OnePlus buds 3 from buying new OnePlus..I like the but thought I try status 3 so far like the buds more...was thinking of trying other brands maybe texhnics seinheiser Sony..this videos informative
Hey man, this was an incredible review. I pulled the trigger and just recieved a pair. I was hoping you would know if there was a homescreen widget available for mobile devices (specifically android), so I can see dashboard details of battery life on everything without having to open the technics app etc. Any knowledge of this as a possibility, even third party apps - I don't care. I just hate having apps open as that burns the battery.
Why no one talks about HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3??? You should definitely try them! Right now I have them at home along with the Technics AZ80 and I would dare to say that they are very, very equal in almost all aspects. In terms of sound, I don't know which of the two to seriously opt for and also in phone calls, the Huawei beats the Technics, especially in a very noisy environment. Do a review of the Huawei, you will be surprised and the video will be seen by many people for shure! Great job by the way! Love your reviews! 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I bought Jabra elite 10 but this volume is lower than 75t you think is it possible ? The Jabra elite 10 looks high volume in this list even better than airpods pro 2 .
I bought the sonys first but while golfing they fell out non stop. I used the ear piece fitting and it called for medium, so that's all I used. Got frustrated and returned and bought AZ80. Their fit put me in XL and they stay in ear great. But I really preferred sony sound, Maybe because of the outstanding noise cancelation. Should I go back to sony and use lg ear tips? Can anyone relate?
@@pickyaudio thank you. I just bought them. I EQ’ed them and they sound very similar to my old Bose QC1 earbuds, but there is slightly less bass. The only problem I have with them is fit: I have small ears and can’t fit them in my ears. I tried all eartips and none is working. Bose were pure honey for my ears in terms of fit. What about QC Ultra…they sound much morse than AZ80?
What other tws headphones have a voice detection function for conversation, and automatically mutes the sound and turns on the transparency mode, like Sony, Google, Samsung have under different names.????
Have these coming in the mail. I had the momentum 3, great sound, bad battery. horrible when used with a scooter, the wind noise was something else. I found the charging dock could have been better. The momentum 3s only lasted 9 months😢 Least I got me moneys back.
These are awesome straight out the box. Definitely feel different in the ears compared to the momentum 3s, don't go in as far. Fiddled a little with the anc and eq settings, how they came out of the box sounds best. Hopefully they last.
Guys I need some help, I have the BOSE earbuds but looking to upgrade, I'm looking at the Harmon AKG NS Hybrid but saw the New technics Premium booth looking good but the Bluetooth on the AKG is 5.3 and 10. on the Technics.. Hows the sound on the Technics?
I just bought these to replace my broken momentum 3's (yeah, i'm pissed off...) and i have to say i'm a bit disappointed. They sound great and sweet, they have amazing instrument separation but they lack extension in the sub bass and the highs, they don't get very loud too so they feel much less powerful than the Sennheisers. ANC is also not as powerful, it's just enough to attenuate the low frequencys of the subway but i still can hear conversations and high pitch noises. What i love about them is the transparency mode and the fact that they don't have any white noise or hissing, that's much better than the M3's and the connection seems to be much more stable. They fit great in my ears too. I hope Sennheiser fixes all their problems this year with the M4's because i already miss my old buds... (Sorry for my english)
Interesting as the sub bass can go pretty hard. I understand the volume though the Mom 3's are louder. Have you tried all the eartips maybe a larger size?
@@pickyaudio Yes i have the XL eartips, that's the best fit for me. Well, maybe my ears have been too spoiled by the bass of the Sennheisers haha. I don't get that "Oomph" punchy feeling with the Technics, but at least the sound is pretty and clean, it's not bad at all, i just expected a little more power..
Update ; I guess my ears got used to them lol, they're actually amazing soundwise, and the Bass is very tight and accurate. I think the only minor problem is a slight lack of treble, at least with the Dynamic preset (which is the best) that make it sound a bit more closed than the Sennheisers, it's noticable on genres like metal, jazz or orchestral music, a little more "air" would have been great, but otherwise they are one of the best sounding earbuds i've bought yet, the level of details and richness in the sound is fantastic, without sounding harsh at all (Unlike the Bose QC II...)
Hi there, your spreadsheet on the technics AZ-80 and Denon Perl Pro is bugged on the advanced section. Multiplying the value (e.g 3) for one category ends up multiplying it on all categories.
Please do a video on lypertech pureplay Z3 and oppo enco air 3 pro. They cost less than100 dollars but sound almost as good as earbuds worth 200-300 dollars.
I want to say this: people can disagree and that’s fine. I am not an audiophile and I am simply giving my opinion. I work in a loud warehouse for 11 hours per day. Having a great set of earbuds with FIRE ANC ( is a must for me ) I have AirPod Pro 2nd gen, Bose QCii, Bose QCii Ultra, and I just got the new Technics AZ80 - again my opinion. The Bose sound WAY better, they block out way more background noise etc. ( now the Bose do this weird disconnect thing and all that crap from time to time - so keep that in mind ) I was not impressed at all with the AZ80 - I would take/use AirPod Pro 2nd gen, or Bose QC Ultra over the technics ALL DAY LONG! Bose sound the best, however AirPod Pros just do what they do and they do it WELL! And no I’m not an Apple fan boy. Just using them daily, the ANC is pretty good ( not as good as the Bose but still really good ) they never cut out, they never pop or make noises, they work and connect flawlessly. So I’ll be keeping and using my AirPods the most, but I will be keeping the Bose Ultra to use as well. The Technics have to go back. I really wanted to love them. I wish AirPod Pro could make a ANC like Bose, be able to adjust bass, treble etc ( like Bose ) and still work as flawlessly as they do. Sorry for long post - just my 2 cents! And I’ve re tested everyone of them the last 3 days. Hope this helps someone at least
@@Lodosdelavida Different strokes for different folks. To bad mother fuckers be thinking everything is a one size fits all !!!! Point being - what your ears hear and you think it’s fire, mine may not.
@@bigh8121 the Bose sucks on phone calls! Do yourself a huge favor, save the $$$ and buy Soundcore Liberty 4NC - they sound just as good as any of these and have great ANC !!!
am looking for a good earbuds for call quality in noisy env and for a good ANC one between technics AZ80 and Bose QC ultra not sure which one should chose as the best premium earbuds ?
Hello, I am looking for a pair of earbuds that offer excellent noise reduction capabilities. My primary use case will be taking calls and listening to music in noisy environments. The OnePlus Buds 3, unfortunately, do not meet my requirements in this regard. Thank you for your assistance.
@@hamatech2049 Why? I haven't personally tested the OnePlus Buds 3 yet, but I did have to test the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 against the Airpod Pro 2. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a better sound 🔊 than the Airpod Pro 2, an ANC quality and transparency mode equivalent to at least 85%, better microphones on phone calls in noisy environments... 100% of the testers that I usually follow and with whom I arrive in 99% of cases at the same conclusions after my tests, are unanimous on the fact that the OnePlus Buds 3 have a sound equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, a better ANC, and above all better microphones in phone calls in noisy environments with a better battery 🔋 life. All this, for just under $100, so frankly, I'd like to know, what you don't like about OnePlus Buds 3? 🙏🏽
The AZ80 is literally a first of its kind from technics. The first az60 and az40 were from 2021, so that's why there are MK2 now for those that released alongside the az80. So there likely won't be any new buds till 2025
Why wait for a MK2. They do everything extremely well now. The only way I can fault them is the app should have more options for sound manipulation, and long hold for volume.
@@siy01 a little smaller would be nice. Better water 💦 rating, Bluetooth 5.4 And improve on the great sound I’ll take better mic quality as well. Always room to improve. A 7 or 9 band EQ instead of 5 For better frequency adjustments.
@@-musiclee- Agree. More control over touch functions, and greater EQ would be very welcome, both could be done with a simple app update though. I've not tried apple Air buds, but I don't think the transparency is there yet on these, or any other earbud I've tried, and especially not for cycling where these will just cut out with that feature enabled.
Bought a pair to try out. I've found a fatal flaw if mic quality is important to you. When paired with an iPhone, there is a static hiss that the person who you're calling can hear when you talk. I also heard this static when I made a recording into my Voice Memo app. I haven't heard this static in your mic quality tests, nor that of others, but I'm guessing those tests aren't recorded via iPhone. I might reach out to Technics support to try to troubleshoot, but I've read online of some other people experiencing this issue as well.
@@Steezus0000 unfortunately :( i have only bad experiences with jbl earbuds but maybe your pair is ok. az80 are the best earbuds that i have ever had, they are my mood improver xd try it next time
UPDATE: With the multipoint connection you don't need to pause before playing on another device. It will automatically pause on your other device. Great!
At AUD $513 (delivered), you've convinced me... to get the Audeze Maxwell ;-)
p.s Not a knock on your reviews, they're awesome, more a comment on 'value'...
Thank you for the Great video. I would like to get the technics az80 should I purchase from the Amazon prime days now or waiting for the black Friday. Based on Price.
Thanks for the review. I am totally amazed by the AZ80. Also own a AirPods Pro 2, Sony XM5, Samsung Buds 2 Pro and others, and these are incredible against all.
is it more analitical sound or more enjoyable? I have buds 2 pro very like them
Do the stay in your ear running and jumping? That’s my main concern
@@micah1754 I dont jump. But running, yes, they stay in.
@@danieltriana9610 For daily driving, the XM5. Super slim and extremely long battery life, with a powerful bass and amazing noise cancelling. For dedicated music listening sessions, the Technics AZ80. Unsurpassed sound stage positions it on a level of its own.
@@viktor1845it’s a relaxing spacious warm sound with good detail. I love them, great for all day listening with dynamic eq.
Have owned the AZ80s for a year now. They're fantastic, just like this review says. A lot of people sleep on the Technics brand, but they've been a top-tier producer of sound products for decades.
Do you still recommend them? I have the OP Buds Pro 3 but I feel like they could be better (although I'm overall happy with them). Looking to maybe upgrade to the AZ80, but only if sound quality, ANC and comfort is better...
Love your ranking system. Very clear and easy to make a choice. I've got the jabra elite 10s and tye pixel buds pro. Just wish they had better anc but otherwise they're good in every other respect.
Thanks I'm glad to hear you find it useful!
Awesome review bro! The AZ80 are spectacular earbuds.💪🏼
Thanks brother 😊
wow im surprised you finally tried the technics, nice dude. also your presentation seems more clean and professional, well done. its very on point
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Another excellent test and analysis. Your job is always accurate and detailed. I only can say thanks for your great job.
About this buds, after used lots of brands and different qualities, now these Technics AZ 80 are my favorite choice, and my personal nr. one buds.
Thanks again and best for you from Barcelona.
No worries thanks for the kind worlds 😊
Honestly it’s gonna be Technics AZ80 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 for best buds of 2024.
Cheers bozo :)
Are you planning to review the Beoplay EX?
Thanks for so many video tests and rankings. I was close to buy Audio-Technica TWX7, but after your videos I choose to buy Technics AZ80 and they are amazing. Sound quality for Rock/Metal is great, almost the same level of quality as my studio-grade Audio Technica ATH-A990Z.
Devialet Gemini II, need review on this one, thanks, keep up the good work!
Love your earphone comparisons, tips and reviews vids.
Just nabbed a Sonicfoam test pack using your link. Cheers. 👍
Excellent review! Love the way they sound too. Greetings from Miami. Working out us my main activity when listening to earbuds.
Thanks! Glad you like them!
I'm a mailman, earbuds are very important to me. I switched to these from the Bose QC Ultra because I needed better phone calls. Boy do these not only have way better calls, but they make the Bose sound bad, and I loved how the Bose sounded! Plus, transparency mode is good enough too, not as good as Bose though. Other features are also on par with Bose, and with SonicFoam tips even the noise cancelling is as good!
These are just better all around. Thanks for the review showing that! Turning me away from Bose is truly a feat.
Thanks man, Im looking for a new set of earbuds and your reviews have been very helpful. Good to hear an Australian too!
No worries man happy to hear they’re helping 🔥
Which ones have you tried so far ? And what will you be using them for ? Reason I ask is because going to gym, using them for jogging etc doesn’t allow most people to see there actual flaws. I work in an extremely loud warehouse ( so when I put earbuds and the ANC to use - it’s testing it to the extreme )
Thank you for another awesome comparison and ranking, Picky! 👍
Cheers!
Awesome review. Like the way you start by giving the score and then explain it. That's great content. Keep it up.
I'm getting them ASAP
Excellent work and a balanced and fair review of these excellent earbuds. Thanks mate!
Cheers and thanks for watching!
Awesome review! I have had these earbuds for around 3 months they are excellent 🙏
I’ve had the Sennheiser momentum 4 and technics az80. I sent the sennheisers back. I think they had the better sound - but the mic quality was impossibly bad. I was described as muffled. I like the sound from the az80, but I miss the amazing dsp work they put into the momentums.
Based on your review, technics az80 is good but i cant afford it. Do you think the az60 at the price point it is right now the best sounding tws or do you have another rec for good sounding tws who have the same price as az60
Hey bud question! What’s your favorite buds for best sound quality WITH best bass? Are you going to review the new sennheiser TWM 4?
By far the B&O Beoplay EX. I also review some TWS earbuds, but mostly written stuff like in forums/reddit/youtube. Denon PerL Pro are also great for this use case, but comfort is bad.
The video outlines the Technics AZ80 too which are excellent for bass esp with the presets.
I'd say these are on par with the Pearl Pro's for sound quality. Going back and fourth on 20+ tracks between the two with highest sound quality settings for both, there isn't a clear winner. Neither is more detailed than the other, sometimes the Tecnics seemed to have more detail, sometimes the Pearl Pro's did. The Tecnics do sound richer on some tracks, but without testing them both back to back you'd be hard pressed to notice a difference, and that could also be down to sound Profiles on the Pearl Pro's.
Both go loud enough, but the Pearls slightly louder, but you wouldn't normally play either at their loudest. The Tecnics have a better form factor and style, and are also slightly more comfortable. Didn't test Immersion or Spatial Audio with Flac, but with 320kbps mp3's spatial audio does practically nothing and Immersion just adds bass on the Pearl Pro's. Overall the Tecnics are the better earbud and cheaper.
Yep I pretty much agree that’s why the technics have the higher score, they’re the best overall for sure. And sound quality wise the extra half point was more for the better band customisation but yea back and forth, track to track it’s so close.
Thank you for this awesome review 🫶🏻
I was waiting for it 🎶
Awesome job like always 👍🏻👏🏻
Glad you liked it!!
@@pickyaudio hi, for specific genres such as rock / metal songs. Is this tws suitable for both genres? especially to enjoy the guitar distortion and double pedal. thank you
Nice comprehensive comparison.
I wonder if the Technics suffers the same problem as sister-branded Panasonic RZ-S500W I've had for a few years now in that the battery on the case depletes (or at least suffers from bad phantom drain) if not used for a few weeks? That is what would make me hesitant get it.
00:08:43 I live in a windy place and the fact that ANC turns off with wind is disappointing. I wanted to replace my airpods pro which have a sound I don't like but are great at suppressing the sound of wind blowing on my ears.
Thanks for the excellent review, the rating system is clear and exactly what I was looking for. I think you've sold me on the AZ80's
Hey James, love your reviews.
They're clear, consice and IN-DEPTH!
Can you review technics EAH-AZ60M2?
Thanks
I love your reviews, but I'm undecided between the Technics AZ80 and the Denon PerL Pro.
I'm a metalhead, and I love both great bass and also clarity in the vocals. Which of these two will you suggest, for my needs? The Technics, or the Denon?
Thank you for your reply! 🙏
Alice
I'm a metalhead who listens to Opeth, Tool, Gojira, Amon Amarth, Karnivool etc., to instrumentals like Shades Of Black, Polyphia, Plini and such (an idea of my sub genre). Just bought the Denon PerL Pro a week ago and it's unbelievably good. 360 spatial sound stage immersion with heavy bass rumble that doesn't overpower the rest of the instruments. Instrument separation is top notch. It feels like a home theatre playing in my head space 😂. Check out his other review on the Denon's. Coming from someone who previously owned the Sennheiser Momentum TWS2, It's every bit worth the purchase :)
@@Corroded_Jedi Thank you for your reply! I actually had a chance to lisen to Denon PerL Pro AND Realme Buds Air 5 Pro, and... MY GOODNESS, the Realme DESTROYED the Denon! The sound quality of the Denon (imho) is WAY poorer than the Realme... so, I returned the Denon, now I'm using the Realme, and it's been the €89.00 best spent (yes, these earbuds cost NOTHING but deliver PERFECTION) 😁
@@alicedapra86 Whoa ok, need to check out the Realme to experience it, thanks for the feedback!
@@Corroded_Jedi No problem! It's obviously a personal opinion, but if you have the chance, give the Realme Buds Air 5 Pro a try... I think they're underrated because they are cheap (less than €80.00), and don't look promising... but they're worth a try! 😉
Great review! I bought the bose open earbuds and as much as I wanted to like them I had to return them so got these instead and they are albeit a different style, they are a massive upgrade and considering the price of each ate similar I'm glad I pruchsed them. Out of curiosity, what size sonic foam do you recommend? I believe the best fit are the sf2? Just not sure what size is the best. Help please?
No not new number Ones!. I'ma have go buy them now. Thanks Picky
haha no worries!
Another great review. Happy to see the Nothing Ear 2 punching way above its weight class in your rankings; I love them. I just picked up the Oneplus Buds 3 and I'm looking forward to your review on them for validation since it's too late for recommendation 😂
Thanks! I can tell you now you made a good choice haha
Hello, sound quality, charging comfort etc. is important to me. Which of these 3 models do you recommend? Denon perl pro technics az80 bower wilkins pi8
Good review. Watched quite a lot of your videos lately because i want an upgrade from my buds live. Going to get the Momentum 3s
Thanks! It might be worth staying away from the Mom 3's. Iv'e seen a lot of comments in the last 6 months of faults with the earbuds. There seems to be a manufacturing issue. For a similar sound go for the Onepluds buds pro 2 or buds 3.
@@pickyaudio 👍
@@homerdohytyeah man i just sent them back, the glue holding the filter separating the inside from the outside is some cheap shit, it turned into a slime-like liquid and messed up everything. Idk how they managed to make such a bad design decision. The problem is not rare at all, almost all people having problems with the mom 3s have the same problem. It makes the earbud sound like 2% as loud as it should be, and sometimes it gives of some kinda pulsing beep sound, which for some reason is as loud as it should be. So if you have any problems with it, feel free to send them back for any small issue, because the quality is just shit. It’s kind of a shame because they sound great when they’re working.
@nimrodszocs2795 just bought them, they are amazing at the minute, fingers crossed there will be no problems with them
The momentum 4 is releasing soon so why get the 3?
I wish reliability over time was included in the categories, it's most important to me, do they work after 6 months? A year?
Please review panasonic rz-s500w. I need an upgrade from this and would love to know how far behind by tws are. There are barely any review and comparison for these . Please picky!
Only trouble with aftermarket memory foam ear tips, is the instructions for the AZ80 seem to say that the foam centre of the ear tips is important for protecting the ear buds (in the cleaning section, it says wash the ear tips, and doesn't mention any maintenance for the actual ear buds).
Hey Picky, not sure if the Jlab Epic Lab Edition earbuds are on your radar but the sound from these are phenomenal! Would love to see where you rand these. Thanks.
Great review! Recently became a Technics az 80 convert.:) The sound quality for the midrange (that's what matters to me) is stunning and very close to the best wired (shure se846), call quality is clear and crisp, ANC is almost as good as Sony xm5 (with 3rd party foam tips). A battery life advertiesed at 6hrs is actually 7 to 7.5 in my daily use. I also have Sony xm5 and with tunning via wavlet app they sound very good. I look at Sony as a daily driver and Technics az80 as a luxury experience.
P.s.: If you are to draw comparison with cars it would be like comparing Toyota to Lexus (Sony to Technichs respectively) both will get you there, but with the latter will definitely get you there in style!
May be Gemini is better in some respects but after $300 mark spending more makes no sense.
It’s interesting to me that Sound Quality is always the final category in all earbud testing reviews. When to me Sound Quality and Battery Life is the main objective.
Awesome video as always. Which earbud is the best if I want the best sound and great bass? Sony XM5, Denon PerL Pro, Jabra Elite 10 or Technics AZ80 or is there a different suggestion?
Deff not Sony, the jabra is prob best all around like call anc music, and prob az80 if you want to give up a little call for better music
@@rossauce12 Thank you!
Great review thanks mate, I ordered the AZ80'S today, can't wait to try them out
No worries! Enjoy them they’re great 👍
Que tal, los recomiendas? Que tal es su sonido
Basshead here👋 I'm buying either the AZ80s or the Perls tonight. Which of those 2 would you recommend for the better basshead experience?
Hi Basshead! I’d go for the AZ80. You get better customisation of the bass.
Id go for the Denon PerL Pro. THey are louder and sound, in my opinion, better with deeper subbass and just as sparkly trebles. The Technics play too quiet.
@@monticam1 Nope, obviously I cant wear Perl for too long time compare with AZ80, AZ80 has more comfortable experience if u need to wear for hours.
I'm glad you mentioned the EQ presets sounding better than the manual EQ i have that very same thing with the Soundpeats Air 4 Pro. I can't get it to sound as good as the Rock and roll preset. Kinda odd but convenient. Thanks for the review you're awesome. 💯👍🇺🇸
Thanks for watching as always Mike! Yea I was surprised to see this on a premium earbud
@@pickyaudio I'm looking forward to the One+ 3 buds review I'm hoping they're as good or almost as good as the 2 Pros. Because that would mean they have something good in store for the 3 Pros. Hopefully that is. Now that I'm a member you're going to get sick of me. Lol 😆🇺🇸
Amazing videos! Your reviews are so thorough! Do you have a recommendation? I am looking for the best low latency open back headphones/earbuds for gaming. I am a sweaty gamer so my ears get uncomfortable when plugged for over an hour and I have to listen be able to hear my when my kids wake up from their naps.
price doesn't matter - just the best sounding low latency open back
Thanks! The 1more Fit S50 has a low latency game mode. So does the SoundPEATS go free 2. I don’t test headphones though
1MORE S50 are the better sounding pair at least for an open earbud
You are the best sound reviewer I’ve heard !!!
I want to use them for running. Yay or nay?
Couldn't wait for the Oneplus buds 3 review and bought the buds pro 2. Hoping that they rank lower lol.
haha all good either way you go with those buds you're in for a good time
How are they with phone calls? Thanks in advance.
@@bigh8121 They're pretty good. Lacking behind airpods pro 2 in terms of clarity, but friends say my voice is pretty crisp.
Just got mine yesterday, not bad but definitley not loud enough which makes them redundant straight out of the box.
Would love to get your view on the OPPO Enco X2. They're the best overall buds I've tried.
what did you have previous?
@@viktor1845 too many to mention, I've had over 20 different pairs in the last couple of years, but at a similar price point I much preferred these to the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.
@@alleycat2144 thanks
Using Jabra Elite 10 now but prefer Technics Az80. Thanks 🙏🏼
Hello my friend! I had already asked you a similar question in another video, related to the bass sound of the jabra elite 75t.
And you told me that something similar were the Sennheiser or the Oneplus. Could these headphones stand up to the bass of the jabra with the bass option or super bass option EQ settings you said in the video?
I thought I heard you comment on this in one of your videos, but I couldn't find it. Another reviewer said that these have a strange smoothing effect with guitar distortion in heavy rock/ metal. Did you run into anything like that? Instrument separation is my favorite quality in headphones (Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pros if you want to hear this in ultimate form), but I couldn't live without metal.
G'day James I just knew this would be your new 'major, Major, MAJOR GO!' just surprised it took you this long. When Flossy Carter gets excited about a product's sound I get excited.
~Hi, will you review Marshall Motif II ANC and compare them to others?
hi there a question...i have still the soundcore liberty 3 pro.love them...what should i get if they breakdown?i like the sound specially through the ldac...
Liberty 4 Pro would be a decent upgrade
didn’t know you were a powerlifter, sick dude
Thanks for the spreasheet! Loved it. Paid a Ko-Fi.
Great review, thanks. If I was sat in an office, do the AZ80 buds leak sound? (to annoy everyone else). I heard that the Momentum 4 buds do, hoping that these are better. Thanks.
That really depends how loud your listening at, below 60% volume on any earbud you’re fine. I don’t compare this directly though
@@pickyaudio Thanks for the reply :)
So I recently got OnePlus buds 3 from buying new OnePlus..I like the but thought I try status 3 so far like the buds more...was thinking of trying other brands maybe texhnics seinheiser Sony..this videos informative
Now you need to try the AZ60mk2 and the super affordable Panasonic RZ-B110w and B310w. I have both and they perform and sound extremely well!
Hey man, this was an incredible review. I pulled the trigger and just recieved a pair.
I was hoping you would know if there was a homescreen widget available for mobile devices (specifically android), so I can see dashboard details of battery life on everything without having to open the technics app etc.
Any knowledge of this as a possibility, even third party apps - I don't care. I just hate having apps open as that burns the battery.
Nice! There is no Home Screen widget I know of. I’m sure Android might have a third party app you could use but I’m not too sure
@@pickyaudio yeah. I'm not sure. Anyone aware of a third party app that can display battery life on these?
Yep I love my AZ-80s!!
Why no one talks about HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3??? You should definitely try them! Right now I have them at home along with the Technics AZ80 and I would dare to say that they are very, very equal in almost all aspects. In terms of sound, I don't know which of the two to seriously opt for and also in phone calls, the Huawei beats the Technics, especially in a very noisy environment. Do a review of the Huawei, you will be surprised and the video will be seen by many people for shure! Great job by the way! Love your reviews! 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I bought Jabra elite 10 but this volume is lower than 75t you think is it possible ? The Jabra elite 10 looks high volume in this list even better than airpods pro 2 .
Great channel and series
I bought the sonys first but while golfing they fell out non stop. I used the ear piece fitting and it called for medium, so that's all I used. Got frustrated and returned and bought AZ80. Their fit put me in XL and they stay in ear great. But I really preferred sony sound, Maybe because of the outstanding noise cancelation. Should I go back to sony and use lg ear tips? Can anyone relate?
Have you tried the Dynamic EQ on the AZ80? They sound amazing for my taste with it on. The ANC is not on the level of the XM5 but is still decent
AZ80 has wider soundstage and better separation than MTW3?
Yep
@@pickyaudio thank you. I just bought them. I EQ’ed them and they sound very similar to my old Bose QC1 earbuds, but there is slightly less bass. The only problem I have with them is fit: I have small ears and can’t fit them in my ears. I tried all eartips and none is working. Bose were pure honey for my ears in terms of fit. What about QC Ultra…they sound much morse than AZ80?
Thank you for the excel sheet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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@@pickyaudio i had to return my AirPods pros due to audio leak 🙃 Nobody is talking about it. Could you add a row with that info?
I wonder how the AZ80s compare to some of the new Aviot wireless earbuds.
Sir plz tell me what to buy….oneplus buds3,oneplus buds pro2 or nothing ear 2…i m very confused since i am getting them for almost same price
Buds 3 if you like a more v shaped tuning. Nothing ear 2 if you like more balance
@@pickyaudio anc and quality of buds 3 is better compared to the others?
I have had oneplus earphones but their battery drainage is a huge problem in the long run…is it a problem in these too?
You mix earbud and over ear headphones?
4:47 great phone choice
Thanks!
Please do a comparison video of B&O Beoplay EX, Denon Pearl Pro and B&W Pi7 S2.
And great video, btw. Thanks!
Thanks, I'd love to as well as some other premium buds. It's just affording them all that's the issue right now hahah
@@pickyaudio makes sense and appreciate you responding to my comment. 🙂
What other tws headphones have a voice detection function for conversation, and automatically mutes the sound and turns on the transparency mode, like Sony, Google, Samsung have under different names.????
Can someone tell how these are on phone calls. In a quiet setting and busy setting. Thank you in advance.
I got those added to Amazon cart l just waiting for the review of the sennheiser true 4
Have these coming in the mail.
I had the momentum 3, great sound, bad battery. horrible when used with a scooter, the wind noise was something else.
I found the charging dock could have been better.
The momentum 3s only lasted 9 months😢
Least I got me moneys back.
These are awesome straight out the box.
Definitely feel different in the ears compared to the momentum 3s, don't go in as far. Fiddled a little with the anc and eq settings, how they came out of the box sounds best.
Hopefully they last.
Guys I need some help, I have the BOSE earbuds but looking to upgrade, I'm looking at the Harmon AKG NS Hybrid but saw the New technics Premium booth looking good but the Bluetooth on the AKG is 5.3 and 10. on the Technics.. Hows the sound on the Technics?
Why did you rank the battery life of the Beats Studio buds + so low I own them and they perform really good battery wise
I just bought these to replace my broken momentum 3's (yeah, i'm pissed off...) and i have to say i'm a bit disappointed. They sound great and sweet, they have amazing instrument separation but they lack extension in the sub bass and the highs, they don't get very loud too so they feel much less powerful than the Sennheisers. ANC is also not as powerful, it's just enough to attenuate the low frequencys of the subway but i still can hear conversations and high pitch noises.
What i love about them is the transparency mode and the fact that they don't have any white noise or hissing, that's much better than the M3's and the connection seems to be much more stable. They fit great in my ears too.
I hope Sennheiser fixes all their problems this year with the M4's because i already miss my old buds... (Sorry for my english)
Interesting as the sub bass can go pretty hard. I understand the volume though the Mom 3's are louder. Have you tried all the eartips maybe a larger size?
@@pickyaudio Yes i have the XL eartips, that's the best fit for me. Well, maybe my ears have been too spoiled by the bass of the Sennheisers haha. I don't get that "Oomph" punchy feeling with the Technics, but at least the sound is pretty and clean, it's not bad at all, i just expected a little more power..
Update ; I guess my ears got used to them lol, they're actually amazing soundwise, and the Bass is very tight and accurate. I think the only minor problem is a slight lack of treble, at least with the Dynamic preset (which is the best) that make it sound a bit more closed than the Sennheisers, it's noticable on genres like metal, jazz or orchestral music, a little more "air" would have been great, but otherwise they are one of the best sounding earbuds i've bought yet, the level of details and richness in the sound is fantastic, without sounding harsh at all (Unlike the Bose QC II...)
Hi there, your spreadsheet on the technics AZ-80 and Denon Perl Pro is bugged on the advanced section. Multiplying the value (e.g 3) for one category ends up multiplying it on all categories.
I’ll fix that! Thanks for letting me know
Please do a video on lypertech pureplay Z3 and oppo enco air 3 pro. They cost less than100 dollars but sound almost as good as earbuds worth 200-300 dollars.
Hey did u tried using multipoint by playing on other devices without pausing the current one I heard this was one of the earbuds that can do that.
Yeah they work without needing to pause on mine
Completely forgot to check that! It does thanks for the heads up
Np, keep up the good work! 👍
I want to say this: people can disagree and that’s fine. I am not an audiophile and I am simply giving my opinion. I work in a loud warehouse for 11 hours per day. Having a great set of earbuds with FIRE ANC ( is a must for me ) I have AirPod Pro 2nd gen, Bose QCii, Bose QCii Ultra, and I just got the new Technics AZ80 - again my opinion. The Bose sound WAY better, they block out way more background noise etc. ( now the Bose do this weird disconnect thing and all that crap from time to time - so keep that in mind ) I was not impressed at all with the AZ80 - I would take/use AirPod Pro 2nd gen, or Bose QC Ultra over the technics ALL DAY LONG! Bose sound the best, however AirPod Pros just do what they do and they do it WELL! And no I’m not an Apple fan boy. Just using them daily, the ANC is pretty good ( not as good as the Bose but still really good ) they never cut out, they never pop or make noises, they work and connect flawlessly. So I’ll be keeping and using my AirPods the most, but I will be keeping the Bose Ultra to use as well. The Technics have to go back. I really wanted to love them. I wish AirPod Pro could make a ANC like Bose, be able to adjust bass, treble etc ( like Bose ) and still work as flawlessly as they do. Sorry for long post - just my 2 cents! And I’ve re tested everyone of them the last 3 days. Hope this helps someone at least
seems like your ears have been ruined by substandard buds
@@wmurch3 facts
How are they on phone calls.
@@Lodosdelavida Different strokes for different folks. To bad mother fuckers be thinking everything is a one size fits all !!!! Point being - what your ears hear and you think it’s fire, mine may not.
@@bigh8121 the Bose sucks on phone calls! Do yourself a huge favor, save the $$$ and buy Soundcore Liberty 4NC - they sound just as good as any of these and have great ANC !!!
am looking for a good earbuds for call quality in noisy env and for a good ANC one between technics AZ80 and Bose QC ultra not sure which one should chose as the best premium earbuds ?
If you want good call quality, Boses are automatically excluded.
Look at the OnePlus Buds 3, Soundcore Liberty 4 / 4NC or Technics.
Hello,
I am looking for a pair of earbuds that offer excellent noise reduction capabilities. My primary use case will be taking calls and listening to music in noisy environments. The OnePlus Buds 3, unfortunately, do not meet my requirements in this regard.
Thank you for your assistance.
@@hamatech2049 Why?
I haven't personally tested the OnePlus Buds 3 yet, but I did have to test the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 against the Airpod Pro 2.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a better sound 🔊 than the Airpod Pro 2, an ANC quality and transparency mode equivalent to at least 85%, better microphones on phone calls in noisy environments...
100% of the testers that I usually follow and with whom I arrive in 99% of cases at the same conclusions after my tests, are unanimous on the fact that the OnePlus Buds 3 have a sound equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, a better ANC, and above all better microphones in phone calls in noisy environments with a better battery 🔋 life.
All this, for just under $100, so frankly, I'd like to know, what you don't like about OnePlus Buds 3?
🙏🏽
People say the az80 and az100 are too quiet 💀. Rip ears. I listen at like 60% tops and it’s perfect.
You need to get into headphones review mate . Sick work ya doing lad
Cheers mate!
Why don't you review the free buds pro from huawei?
bought them for 175€ on ebay today. looking forward ....
If you plan to update this video, please include Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.
I have. All of my reviews are updates to the ranking 👍
Perhaps we should wait for the AZ80 mk2, as these have been out since May 2023, and the other models from Technics already have mk2 versions. ???
The AZ80 is literally a first of its kind from technics. The first az60 and az40 were from 2021, so that's why there are MK2 now for those that released alongside the az80. So there likely won't be any new buds till 2025
Why wait for a MK2. They do everything extremely well now. The only way I can fault them is the app should have more options for sound manipulation, and long hold for volume.
@@siy01 a little smaller would be nice. Better water 💦 rating, Bluetooth 5.4 And improve on the great sound I’ll take better mic quality as well. Always room to improve. A 7 or 9 band EQ instead of 5 For better frequency adjustments.
@@-musiclee- Agree. More control over touch functions, and greater EQ would be very welcome, both could be done with a simple app update though. I've not tried apple Air buds, but I don't think the transparency is there yet on these, or any other earbud I've tried, and especially not for cycling where these will just cut out with that feature enabled.
Bro can u pls suggest best earbud under 5000
I assume thats Rupees? If so earfun free pro 3 or SoundPEATS air4 Pro
Awesome!
Bought a pair to try out. I've found a fatal flaw if mic quality is important to you. When paired with an iPhone, there is a static hiss that the person who you're calling can hear when you talk. I also heard this static when I made a recording into my Voice Memo app. I haven't heard this static in your mic quality tests, nor that of others, but I'm guessing those tests aren't recorded via iPhone. I might reach out to Technics support to try to troubleshoot, but I've read online of some other people experiencing this issue as well.
Definitely try to troubleshoot, all of my recordings are done on an iPhone 15 pro
@@pickyaudio thanks for that info! You just tipped my thoights about it amd I will reach out to support.
could you please test the creative aurvana 2 buds?
Is there any difference in terms of the sound quality between the buds pro and buds pro 2?
no had both
@@viktor1845 and no difference?
@@brucelin5842 for me small, problem only battery
try the SE215 True Wireless Earphones, they will crush all of these in sound quality and these are considered the budget model in the Shure range.
How do the technics Eah az60m2 compare?
Hey, should I get the jbl live beam 3 or the technics AZ80
Technics for sure :)
@ you didn’t reply in time
@ I got the jbls
@ there alright
@@Steezus0000 unfortunately :( i have only bad experiences with jbl earbuds but maybe your pair is ok. az80 are the best earbuds that i have ever had, they are my mood improver xd try it next time