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Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) vs Technics EAH-AZ40

What AirPods (3rd Gen) does better (1) and where EAH-AZ40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple · 2021AirPods (3rd Gen)
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $140
vs
Technics EAH-AZ40
Technics · 2021EAH-AZ40
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
3.6Battery4.8
5.8Build & features4.8

Why is AirPods (3rd Gen) better than EAH-AZ40?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 5 g+17%

Why is EAH-AZ40 better than AirPods (3rd Gen)?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 7.5 h+25%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—6 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h7.5 h
Charging time—2 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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