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final ZE8000 vs Technics EAH-AZ40

What ZE8000 does better (4) and where EAH-AZ40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

final ZE8000
final · 2022ZE8000
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $95
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Technics EAH-AZ40
Technics · 2021EAH-AZ40
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $100
3.0Battery4.8

Why is ZE8000 better than EAH-AZ40?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · EAH-AZ40: No
  2. aptXYes · EAH-AZ40: No
  3. Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%
  4. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is EAH-AZ40 better than ZE8000?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 7.5 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE8000final ZE8000≈ $955.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h7.5 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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