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Technics EAH-AZ40 review

Technics EAH-AZ40 Review – Short words

Technics EAH-AZ40 review: I would like to say that these wireless earbuds are luxurious in design and have good sound quality. The designs are secure fit and have a compact charging case that is easy to portable. Besides, the Technics EAH-AZ40 also supports the multi-point connection. Plus with solid battery life, offer 7.5 hours on earbuds and up to 25 hours with a charging case. Smart touch control and customizable touch control. Above all, the Technics EAH-AZ40 is affordable and has a high rating on Amazon.com as well.


Technics EAH-AZ40

true wireless earbuds Bluetooth 5.2, multi-point connection & auto switch connection, Alexa built-in, battery life: 7.5 hours (single charge)/25 hours (with the charging case), built-in microphone, water-resistant rating: IPX4, comfortable fit

 

Technics, a subsidiary of Panasonic, is well-known and its products have long been associated with a mystery among many music enthusiasts. The competition in the wireless earbuds market is quite fierce. I hope Technics can break through and be successful in the wireless headphone market. Because of these wireless earbuds that I’m reviewing, I’m very impressed and would like to recommend them to you. Just open your mind and make a decision after reading the Technics EAH-AZ40 review yet.

Technics EAH-AZ40 – The Design

The Technics EAH-AZ40, are mid-price wireless earbuds. They are ergonomically designed to a comfortable fit, extremely compact, and very lightweight. Their charging case is small enough to easily slide into your pocket. In the package, you will see four different sizes of silicone ear tips: 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, and 13mm. If you find the secure and perfect fit ear tip size, the earbuds will stay comfortable even though worn for hours. The completely fit ear tips will increase efficiency by blocking outside noise as well, which is the Technics EAH-AZ40 comes with good passive noise isolation.

The materials of both case and earbuds are not plastic, there is also metal in it that feel looks and feels luxurious. The charging case is capsule-shaped and weighs only 30g. The earbuds look deluxe as well. There is the label “Technics” printed predominantly on the back of the ิีbuds.

The hinge looks quite fragile, I’m don’t sure how durable if dropped on a hard floor. This is a common problem with many wireless earbuds with a charging case. The charging case is weight so when it dropped to a hard floor like concrete, there will be a strong impact and can damage the case. But I once dropped my headphones on the concrete. But without any problems, the headphones still work normally.

When it comes to water-resistant, the Technic is sure to let you know just only earbuds had rated IPX4 waterproof, the case is not. Hence; if you would like to do outdoor exercise, please check the weather before. Because the Technics EAH-AZ40 wireless earbuds might not withstand heavy rain.

Smart Touch Sensor

Tap controls are easily functional and intuitive. The touch control area has a different surface from the rest of the earbuds that let you can confidently touch it. The default touch scheme is easy to understand and remember. However; if you feel it does not make sense, you can also adjust the majority of setting via the Technics Audio Connect app.

Battery Life

As per the Technics EAH-AZ40 specification, these wireless earbuds provide 7.5 hours on earbuds continuously and last up to 25 hours when including the charging case. Whether it’s true or not, I find it lasts impressively playtime. I listen to music for 2-3 hours a day. longer than a week until it’s time to add power to the charging case. I’m quite impressed with the battery life of these EAH-AZ40 wireless earbuds.

Bluetooth 5.2 and Codecs Supported

It doesn’t support LDAC like a new model, the Technics EAH-AZ60M2. The Technics EAH-AZ40 is only compatible with SBC and AAC codecs. You can choose which one via the Technics Audio Connect app. Generally, Android users will choose SBC for the sake of consistent quality. Nowadays, Andriod has developed so far that it has barely perceptible latency and gives a good experience for watching YouTube. But iOS users should choose AAC for a great experience.

Another good thing is the EAH-AZ40 supports the multi-point connection. You can connect two devices at the same time and easy to switch between them. Not just an easy switch, it is also automatic. For example; when you listen to music on your laptop and a call comes in on your mobile phone, the earbuds will automatically receive a call when you pick up the mobile phone. Once you end the call, it will automatically switch back. Wow! That is very impressive.

Technics EAH-AZ40 Review – The Sound Quality

The Technics EAH AZ40 provides very good sound quality, even though not as good as Beoplay Ex or Sony WF-1000XM3. They also pack a punch with sound quality coupled with absolutely great value. The default sound signature is well-balanced for all of the lows, mids, and highs. However; if you don’t like the default sound EQ, you can choose other EQ presets ( four EQ presets) or make your own, these can do in the Technics Audio Connect app. Besides customizing sound settings and choosing EQ press via the app, you can also find updates, choose your audio codec, and customize touch controls. Moreover; the Technics Audio Connect app allows you preferred voice assistant: Amazon Alexa or your smartphone’s native one.

The sound is a matter of feeling so I can’t tell how the sound is good, but I listened and felt Its sound is so clear and crisp it offers a great listening experience well exceed its $150 price tag, so much so that I would like to say, the Technics EAH-AZ40 is the best wireless earbuds under $150. Besides, sometimes they are also big price reductions.

All in all, the Technics EAH-AZ40 delivers exceptional sound quality and exceeds this price tag.

Many people ask about how good the passive noise isolate on the Technics EAH-AZ40

If you choose the size of ear tips that perfectly fit your ears, over 400Hz is quite blocking. For high-frequency sound, the Technics EAH-AZ40 is excellent reduce the volume of the noises but the lows noise (low frequency) are still can reach your ears. This is normal for wireless in-ear without ANC. So, I highly recommend choosing the best-fit ear tips in order to best sound quality and good bass too.

Compare Technics EAH-AZ40 To Other Wireless Earbuds

Technics EAH-AZ40 Vs Anker Soundcore Space A40 Vs SoundPEATS Sonic Vs Beoplay EQ Vs Sony WF-1000XM4

Technics EAH-AZ40 True Wireless Earbuds

Color: black, silver, rose gold
Specs: form factor: in-ear, dimension: 7.1″ x 9.4″ x 5.5″, weight: 6.7 ounces, 4 options of silicone ear tips: 10mm/11mm/12mm/13mm
Features: true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2 (supported codecs: AAC/SBC), playtime: 7.5 hours (single charge)/25 hours (with charging case), quick charge: 15 minutes get 90 minutes, built-in microphone (crystal-clear calls with Just-My-Voice technology), voice assistant: Alexa/Siri, pair 2 devices 7 & smart device switching, water-resistant: IPX4, app: Technics Audio Control app, preset EQ: yes (4 EQs via the app)

 


Anker Soundcore Space A40

Specs: fit-type: in-ear, dimension: 2.67″ x 1.74″ x 1.12, weight: 0.64 ounces, charging type: USB-C
Features: true wireless earbuds, adaptive ANC: reduction noise by up to 90%, transparency mode, playtime: 10 hours (single charge)/50 hours (with charging case), fast charge: 10 minutes get 4 hours, support wireless charging, hi-res sound, EQ: presets/customizable, built-in 6 mics with AI algorithm, Bluetooth 5.2, supported codecs: LDAC/AAC/SBC, mode: mono/stereo, multipoint connection
In the box: Soundcore Anker Space A40 noise-canceling earbuds, charging case, five pairs of ear tips: XS/S/M/L/XL, USB-C charging cable

 


SoundPEATS Sonic Wireless Earbuds

Color: gray
Specs: form factor: in-ear, dimensions: 2.07″ x 2.07″ x 0.85″, weight: 1.66 ounces, Bluetooth chip: Qualcomm QCC3040, battery capacity: 70mAh (each earbud)/400mAh (case), charging time: 2 hours (case), frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz, impedance: 16 ohms, sensitivity: 94 +/- 3dB
Features: true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2, support profile: HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP, support codecs: SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX-Adaptive, work range: 33 feet mode: single/twin, playtime: 15 hours (single charge)/35 hours (with charging case), standby time: 150 hours, LED indicator battery life: green (100% – 50%)/orange (49% – 10%)/red (0 – 10%), fast pairing: auto-connect to last used device, control: button, waterproof rating: IPX5
In the box: SoundPEATS Sonic true wireless earbuds, charging case, USB-C charging cable, interchangeable ear tips: S/M/L, user manual

 


Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ

Specs: form factor: in-ear, dimension: 0.94″ x 0.86″ x 1.06″ (earbud)/ 3″ x 1″ x 1.6″ case, weight: 2.32 ounces, materials: hard anodized aluminum, polymer & silicone
Features: true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2, active noise-canceling, microphones: built-in 6 mics with beam-forming technology, battery life: 6.5 hours with ANC on/7.5 hours with ANC off/24 – 25 hours with charging case, fast charge: 20 minutes get 2 hours, customizable sound EQ: yes (via the Beosonic app), multipoint connection: yes (connect and active 2 devices at the same time), water & dust proof: IP54 rating, support wireless charging: Qi wireless charging
In the box: Beoplay EQ wireless earbuds, wireless charging case, USB-C charging cable, interchangeable ear tips, quick start guide

 


Sony WF-1000XM4

Specs: in-ear, dimension: 3.7″ x 2.56″ x 3.39″, weight: 4.6 ounces, playtime (with NC): 8 hours (single charge)/24 hours (with charging case), playtime (without NC): 12 hours (single charge)/36-hours (with charging case), microphone: Beam Forming Microphone
Features: noise-canceling, Bluetooth, codec supported: LDAC, auto speak-to-chat, water-resistance: IPX4, voice support: Alexa built-in, wireless charging: Qi technology, app: Sony|Headphones Connect, ergonomic design for a great fit, crystal-clear call quality, quick charge: 5-minutes get 1-hours, EQ customizable sound profile, stable Bluetooth connection, ambient sound control: yes, touch panel, wearing detection sensor

 

Technics EAH-AZ40 Review – Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Good comfortable and snug fit
  • Strong battery life
  • Multi-point connection
  • Good sound quality and preset EQ (choose via the app)
  • Smart touch control and easy
  • Good built-in microphone

Cons

  • No ANC
  • Support just SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs, it doesn’t support aptX-HD and LDAC
  • Just IPX4 waterproof

Technics EAH-AZ40 Wireless Earbuds – Final Verdicts

Before the end of the Technics EAH-AZ40 review, I would like to say that these wireless earbuds are luxurious in design and have good sound quality. The designs are secure fit and have a compact charging case that is easy to portable. Besides, the Technics EAH-AZ40 also supports the multi-point connection. Plus with solid battery life, offers 7.5 hours on earbuds and up to 25 hours with a charging case. Smart touch control and customizable touch control. Above all, the Technics EAH-AZ40 is affordable and has a high rating on Amazon.com as well.

Where to buy Technics EAH-AZ40

Technics EAH-AZ40:

true wireless earbuds Bluetooth 5.2, multi-point connection & auto switch connection, Alexa built-in, battery life: 7.5 hours (single charge)/25 hours (with the charging case), built-in microphone, water-resistant rating: IPX4, comfortable fit

 

Alternative Wireless Earbuds – May be great for you

Technics EAH-AZ60M2 – True Wireless NC Bluetooth Earbuds

in-ear, high-res sound (support LDAC codecs), noise-canceling, built-in 8 high-sensitivity MEMS microphones + advanced noise reduction features, charging type: USB-C/wireless charging pad (Qi compatible), 3 devices multipoint connectivity (connect 3 devices simultaneously), battery life: 7 hours (single charge)/24 hours (with charging case), fast charge: 15 minutes get 70 minutes, customized comfort: 7 earpiece sizes, customize EQ: yes (via the Technics Audio Connect app)


Mifo FiiTii HiFiDots Wireless Earbuds:

in-ear, true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth codecs: SBC/AAC/aptX-Adaptive/aptX-Lossless, low-latency gaming mode: 68ms, multipoint connection, 40dB adaptive active noise cancellation & transparent mode, built-in 6 mics for clear calls, support app: yes (HiFiDotsapp), control sound effect & customized EQ, waterproof rating: IPX7, playtime: 6 hours (single charge)/30 hours (with charging case)


Anker Soundcore Space A40

true wireless earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC/AAC/SBC codecs(range up to 10 meters), hi-res,  battery life: 10 hours (single charge)/50 hours (with case), fast charge: 10 minutes for 4 hours, water-resistant: IPX4, adaptive ANC, transparent mode, can be used either bud, EQ: presets/customizable via the app, call: 6 mics with AI algorithm

 

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