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Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs Technics EAH-AZ40

What Pixel Buds A-Series does better (1) and where EAH-AZ40 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Google · 2020Pixel Buds A-Series
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Technics EAH-AZ40
Technics · 2021EAH-AZ40
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
2.1Build & features4.8

Why is Pixel Buds A-Series better than EAH-AZ40?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 6 mm2×

Why is EAH-AZ40 better than Pixel Buds A-Series?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 7.5 h+50%
  2. Earbud weight (each)14 g vs 5 g2.8×
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNo—
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h7.5 h
Charging time—2 h
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-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)14 g5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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