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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 vs Technics EAH-AZ70W

What Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 does better (3) and where EAH-AZ70W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $170
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Technics EAH-AZ70W
Technics · 2020EAH-AZ70W
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $160
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
4.2Battery5.1

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 better than EAH-AZ70W?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Battery life8 h vs 7.5 h+7%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is EAH-AZ70W better than Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117?

  1. Battery life with ANC5 h vs 6.5 h+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—10 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7.5 h
Battery life with ANC5 h6.5 h
Total with charging case20 h—
Charging time—2 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—7 g
Protection ratingIPX7IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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