Technics Premium Hi-Fi True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Advanced Noise Cancelling, 3 Device Multipoint Connectivity, Hi-Res Audio + Enhanced Calling Wireless Earbuds - EAH-AZ80-K (Black)

Got a great deal on these earbuds. Quality sound, good app, very good noise cancelling, solid build, reliable easy to use touch controls. Good Bluetooth connection. Good comfortable fit.

I'll start by saying that I tested both the AZ80 and AZ100 equally before landing on the AZ80 as the clear winner for me personally on a few fronts. First and foremost, the detail in sound. I haven't tested ANC much. I tested ambient mode a little and it's OK - I may have to revise my review later once I get more time with it. This review is mainly regarding the sound quality which was my main factor in the next earbuds I purchased. The level of detail you get from these is incredible. The separation of sounds and instruments, you can close your ears and visually see the instrument and hear where exactly it's coming from. As if the band is right in front of you. At least for me, this was my experience. The flat eq sounds good, but I use the Wavelet app on my Android phone to set the default EQ to the EZ80 and to me, it sounds perfect this way. Note that the quality you hear is completely dependent on your sound source. These aren't bass heavy in the sense that Technics didn't tune these that way out of the box. You can bump up the bass or eq it to get more, yes. But that's what's so great about these. Listening to high quality files (I use AIFF) or streaming using FLAC, everything sounds great. Some tracks are mastered at higher volume than others, so reviews you see where people are complaining about it not getting loud may be true, but it's dependent on the source. I played a few tracks on Tidal where I had to bump the volume to 80%, while a totally different album sounded just as loud at 40% volume. YMMV. The one thing to note is that the EQ changes when you go from Mode = Off to Mode = ANC or Transparency. It seems to reduce the bass a bit, 10-15% or so. You can adjust the EQ if that bothers you. It did bother me at first, but after testing the AZ100 and realizing it hurt my ears and wasn't the set of buds for me, I went back to the AZ80. I'm glad I did - those are minor issues I can live with given the quality of sound I'm getting from these. Listening to music feels like a joy now. I can't wait to re-listen to all of my favorite music through these. At the current price of me writing this review, these are an incredible value and I highly recommend them, especially if you plan to use these for critical listening.

I've now been through two sets of these earbuds, and am likely about to get a third—but not by choice. Pros (when they're working): • They sound awesome. Very dynamic. The eq is effective at punching up the sound if you desire. Really enjoyed the sound upgrade from my old buds, the Jabra Elite 7 Pros, especially with bigger, bassier EDM. • They're definitely on the larger side, but the fit was great and the variety of different silicone tips (7 in total) should accommodate most people. • The microphone voice quality is good to great, and the multipoint Bluetooth works reliably. • The noise cancellation is just fine. I don't expect anything in this category to be amazing, and it's not the highest priority for me. Cons (a story about them not working): They've completely broken on me twice now. I had my original pair for about a month, after which the left earbud suddenly became extremely muffled and low volume. Almost as if the speaker driver completely failed. I opened a warranty claim with Panasonic—which is a process that's a bit of a pain itself. Once you finally receive an email response to the online service ticket, you are personally responsible for covering shipping to Panasonic's service center. After about a week, they shipped me a brand new pair. At this point I was just kind of annoyed to have had to pay shipping costs to fix these [high-end, expensive] earbuds after just over a month of ownership, and to have been without them for the few weeks that this whole warranty process took, but I was relieved to have a new replacement pair and figured it would be a one-off experience. After about two months with the new replacement pair, the seemingly EXACT same issue happened, this time with the right earbud instead of the left. Muffled. Quiet. Unlistenable. I chatted with customer service, explained the entire situation, asked if this is a known issue with the product, and asked what could be done about it this time. Panasonic's solution (summarized): pay to ship the unit back to their service center, again, and wait for their response, again, all while I'm without my [high-end, expensive] earbuds in the meantime...again. I asked if, given the full situation, there was a more customer-accomodating solution. They said there was not. So, I can't speak to how prevalent this issue that I've now experienced twice is (because Panasonic wouldn't tell me), but if you're willing to take the chance, and they DON'T break in you: congrats, you've got yourself a great, functional, luxury set of earbuds. Otherwise, I'm left unimpressed at Panasonic customer service and disappointed to have had this experience with earbuds in this price range. The few service experiences I've had with other brands in this space (mainly Sony and Jabra) have been much more customer-friendly.

From a user of galaxy buds, apple air pods and beats to a recent Sony fanatic these earbuds are up to the standards and maybe even more. Personally I hate comparing but here's my best go at it. Pros : presentation wise is great, the charging case isn't bulky the color is a good look, the eartips are ok there's various options to get the best fit. Sound is high quality it's really one next to noise canceling that I think these buds excel at, I like the options the app gives you to put in your own personal sound mode the best thing about these earbuds is the outstanding NCS & the ambiance sound, they really work well. The gear is solid, buttons press easily the buds don't fall out easily the app is simple to work with and the having to have a cheat sheet to memorize all the buttons is not as complicated as others are. For the price it's Def worth it it's gain a fare and honest spot at the top earbuds of 2026.×Battery life is always A controversy it's really the sad truth about it earbuds can't hold a long battery life because of their size period so all manufacturer can say this that and the thirds but they all could only allow a few hrs of life with NC and high volume listening experience. The good thing is that if you do run short we have fast charging and that's really the best we have for the time being. CONS : let's make this short the fit is nice and snuggly but it's up there with the tanks so don't expect to take a nap or sleeping with them on. Battery could use a bump. The app is easy to navigate but it seems to much stuff to remember at once, I'm sure with time it all git normal again. That's it everything else is personal love these buds and I recommend them. I still have only one more elite to try out the infamous heinseners. Maybe one day if not I got the tecknique boys and girls now go to sleep.

This long winded review needs to be prefaced with the fact that I firmly believe products should be reviewed on the pretense their marketing and price point set, not personal preferences. For instance, if I value sound quality over other features but there are better sounding buds at a similar price point, that does not warrant knocking these down in score as these are ANC buds that are focused on a unified user experience and a diverse use case portfolio. It just so happens that these are the best earbuds you can buy for pretty much any purpose, barring some extreme outliers. Fitting the example above, I DO value sound quality over every other feature. ANC is an obstacle instead of a selling point to me and I lean heavily into a purist mindset. As many others have noted, I wouldn’t consider myself an audiophile, but rather a fidelity enthusiast. My main genre is alt rock and melancholic metalcore. Perspective is critical. I dislike reviewers that neglect to give theirs, as a grandma that’s only ever heard Bose portable speakers will give anything a 5/5. I’ve listened to a majority of the top players. Bowers and Wilkins pi7’s and Pi8’s (extensively), B&O Beoplay EX’s (extensively) AirPod Pro’s, Max’s, Noble Audio Fokus Prestige’s, Between 3ANC’s. I’ve listened to planar magnetic audeze’s, and moondrop blessing 2’s for good measure. I’ve not heard senheisers offerings, Sony’s newest XM5’s, or the coveted devialet Gemini II’s, which I’ve heard edge these out for some. I have heavy doubts about that. Here’s why. These have aluminum drivers in them. I’m no engineer, but the consensus is that metal drivers have a higher capacity for speed and therefore end up leaning toward use cases with brighter sounding speakers. This is critical for me as crashing cymbals are a cornerstone of my genre. The frequency range for these drivers is 20-40khz. Producing frequencies below 20hz to me is senseless as such a small device is not fit to try to create inaudibly low frequencies. Frequencies that low only serve to add immersive tangible rumble, which would take attention away from audible sounds. Frequencies above 20khz are inaudible as well, but serve a different purpose. Once again, not an engineer, but the consensus from others with far more knowledge than me is that a driver competent and accurate enough to move at such high frequencies will have an easier time producing multiple frequencies within the audible frequency range at once. Now this isn’t true for all drivers. Take the denon Perl Pro’s for instance, which have the same frequency range but lack in accuracy at the high end. At the end of the day, this is just a manufacturer rating for what these will actually be capable of producing. Whether or not the driver will do this accurately is dependent on the engineering prowess of the manufacturer. There are a million tricks in the book in the digital age. For instance, raising the decibel value of distant sounds to increase the perceived level of detail, which I believe the Bowers and Wilkins Pi8’s do. Tuning to eliminate the more straneous and populated frequency ranges, like the lower-mids, to allow drivers with sub par accuracy and inadequate speed to sound remotely good. I stand on business when I say I see nothing but crisp and true to form audio from these buds. In actual use, these sound nothing short of angelic. Their base tune is clearly aimed at a ‘dynamic’ listening experience (corpo talk for a v shaped tune), which works perfectly for me. -The bass is deep where I want it deep, but never disrespecting the other instruments. Bass drums thump with grace and rumble is ALWAYS controlled, never feeling overwhelming or out of bounds. These buds know their limits and don’t try to go too low, which was a problem for the Pi7 S2’s as well as (especially) the Fokus Prestige’s. On the other end, the Pi8’s lack the well represented mid-bass these have, making the Pi8’s feel empty. -The mids are a difficult beast to tackle for any single driver unit. These do not perfect the art, but once again stay within their bounds. They appear carefully tuned to avoid mashing anything up, while still representing the mid frequencies with diligence. Nothing is lost from them, but nothing stands out either. -Highs are where these excel. Barely imperfect, they can smile sparkle shine a little too much if the wrong track is playing. Other than that, it’s a luxurious and crisp experience that is rarely, if ever, laborious on the ears. The Pi8’s would fail this test in a heartbeat, as they’re far too bright without an intense retune. On the other end, the Between 3ANC’s lacked vocal clarity from their muddled high frequencies. I theorize that they weren’t prepared for the endless tweaking a multi-driver in ear setup requires and botched the highs as a result. In essence, these earbuds fill in the weaknesses of the other major players in the market, making them a safe bet. They feature a competent and rapid driver that gives them an excessive amount of clarity while being able to perform as though they have more than one driver. Sure, the Pi8’s edge them out in accuracy in the lows, but with their lack of mid bass, it becomes a moot point. The between 3ANC’s might double their battery life, but 12 hours of mediocre vocals is 12 hours wasted. The Beoplay EX’s might have a wider soundstage, but uninspired tuning that ends up sounding thin anchors them down. Not to mention their lack of raw strength when the bass would be absolutely crashing on the AZ-80’s. ANC is moderately good and impressive for their market position. They’re noticeably handicapped with the bass depth when it is on. Transparency is good barring a windy day. Robotic, but aren't they all (unless you're using AirPods). The fit is unparalleled. They are so comfortable that I’ve had to turn off the automatic power down function so I can find them with their audible ‘find my’ feature when I inevitably fall asleep with them in and wake up lost in a daze. The app is fantastic and aside from a lackluster amount of eq bands, has all the customizability I’ve been able to fathom. Nothing is inconvenient about them after a quick button function adjustment. Being able to set a ‘hold’ function to turn OFF ANC is huge for me. Battery is good not great. I think I was spoiled by the between 3ANC’s, which stayed on green without a single charge session from delivery to return. But they’ve never died when I needed more time. They’re great at conserving their battery when the auto-power off function is enabled. The case is what drains the most noticeably, but it’s small size makes it impressive nonetheless. As a complete package, they’re a safe bet with consistent and reliable functionality, a high quality material set, a combined good battery good life, impressive ANC, and excellent sound quality. From an enthusiast perspective they’re an all round jack of all trades that won’t beat every single competitor in all categories, but won’t let you miss out on the fun in any regard. They’re my favorite audio reproduction device I’ve ever used. I’ll be buried with these. Edit: These will be willed out to my first born, and I’ll be buried with the AZ-100’s. Direct sequel review is being formulated.

These are bad on several aspects. I'll go over good and bad on my journey since August of last year (2025). I listen to music while woodworking and mowing, so I have no real opinion on the noise canceling. Good: I listen to audio books and a dramatized Bible. Voices and other atmospheric noises are very rich. I love it. The build quality is also nice. Bad: oh man, where do I start? Let's talk audio first. It's just not loud enough. You always feel like the volume is down. ----physical: The finish of the case shows scratches super quick. I work in the courts so I'm definitely not abusing it. Another thing is battery life. I'm not going to swear by it, but after I updated the firmware it seems like my battery life went down about 30-40%. -----software/app: So bad. I love the find my earbud thing, but in order for that to work, the app has to remain active in the background and has a notification bar you can't clear. I loathe that. The initial "fit test" is also dramatically wrong lol. I have huge ears and it wanted me to put in smalls. Eventually it went with mediums after a few tests. -----support: Okay, here's the absolute worst part to it. First, so if you're looking at these and do bite, remember this part. The serial number is on the bottom and (mine was at least) 11 digits including letters and numbers on two rows. My earbuds case started blinking red so I went for help. The support section for this is virtually garbage. I ended up going through chat. We went through some generic "try me" to fix it. Didn't work. So he ended up saying it was I warranty and would be repaired or replaced. He gave me a link and ended the chat. That brought me to some 2000s form I filled out. It needed a serial number. I didn't know how to find it. The text on the bottom? The ink literally matches the finish of the case. So if you get silver, take pics because it gets banged up pretty fast. So I tried the app. Not on there. I didn't have the packaging. So finally I went on chat again and asked if that number I saw above the little qr code might be it. They didn't know, but tried it. Success! So I had the agent give me the link to the warranty repair form (I still never found it in the website, so remember that chat agents have it handy!) and filled it out. When you fill it out, it assigns you number that HAS TO BE PRINTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX! Guess what? You have to pay shipping there. Maybe I'm spoiled by Amazon 😂 but that was the salt in the wound. Ultimately, the voice and atmospheric sound is phenomenal. But even with YouTube, I just always felt like it wasn't loud enough. That, paired with the scratches, difficult service, and lackluster case, I do not recommend these. Get something else. Seriously

**4 months milestone update - still working great! Still prefer this pair over the Apple AirPod. Still wear these while working out. Music still sounds natural and powerful in my ear! Original review- Priced at $299 (I bought these at $279), are the Technics AZ80 better than the Airpod Pro ( MSRP $249)? In many aspects, yes! I truly believe that the AZ80 has great hardware and good software, making these an amazing pair of premium audio earbuds. I personally own a pair of Apple AirPod Pro 1 (short as AirPods Pro below), which I have been wanting to replace. My review should have some some comparison between the AirPods Pro and the AZ80. 1. 10mm drive & Technic’s audio technology: the sound is incredibly clear. Sound stage is wide, with instruments in each song can be clearly identified. Warm bass that is amazing straight out of box, and there are plenty of room to customize EQ With the in-app EQ, while it is very simple, it enables customizable profile to tailor the sound. Even though the Technics Connect app seems to have fewer EQ presets than competitors, I found them to be enough for my needs. I stick to Vocal and Dynamic depending on my needs. There is one minor issue: I can feel and hear slight pressure change when I run with the AZ80. Not a major issue for me since I focus more on weight training workout. With its close-back design and large 10mm driver, these are not great if you want to use these for running. The IPX4 rating also is only suitable for moderate workout in mild terrain and weather. 2. Amazing ANC: natural and effective. No in-ear pressure feel. Natural transparency mode. Many review sites often compare earbuds next to each other. In my experience, they are simply great on their own. I like that I can customize the strength of the ANC, increasing the ANC in noisy spaces such as the train cabin, or decrease it when at home. Very little white noise when ANC is at max strength. I have above average hearing, and I can only hear the white noise if I intentionally pay attention to it. 3. Small case: as shown in the picture, the AZ80 case is amazingly designed. Not that much bigger than my AirPods. Wireless charging capable, with a USB-C port, premium metallic material look, and great ergonomic in hand or pocket. 4. Great ergonomics: It comes with multiple eartips to choose from. The earbuds are not intrusive in my ear canal. The AZ80 simply sit in my ear, similar to the AirPods Pro. I have some issues with the AirPods Pro falling out of my ear during workout due to the size and design, as well as the minor moisture and oil in my ear during working out. These feel more secure than the AirPods Pro. 5. Great connectivity: Using my iPhone, connecting to either the AirPods or AZ80 are similar simple and convenient. The AZ80 takes 1 sec longer to connect than the AirPods Pro, but it does not require any interaction to switch between devices once multi-point is setup. To switch devices, I simply play audio or video on the other device. AirPods Pro is great when I first got it, but recently it has major issues with connection, device switching, and battery life, despite being on the latest hardware. Lastly, 6. Microphone quality. AirPods Pro does have Apple’s industry leading software to create amazing sound quality. I personally prefer the AZ80 as it seems to have better microphone hardware and software. My voice sounds natural, although lack a bit of warmth. With the Technics’ JustMyVoice feature at maximum strength, the person on the other side of the call cannot hear any noise, music, or chatter near me. The clarity of my voice does get cutout if my background noise is larger than me, but that’s the same across competition. P.S. I personally identify as a gear fanatic who likes to do extensive research before any purchase. Before buying two pairs of these premium earphones, one for my partner and the other for myself, I looked extensively into other options such as the Sony 1000XM5, Sennheiser MTWS 3, 4, & sport, Apple AirPods Pro 2, Beats Fit Pro, Bose QC Wireless Ultra, and Jabra Elite 10, as well as Technics’s own AZ60 & AZ60 Mark 2 I believe these earbuds to be simply amazing and cannot be overlooked if you have been shopping for something like the Sennheiser MTWS 4 or Bose QCW Ultra.

EDIT: I DO NOT RECOMMEND THESE EARBUDS TO THOSE LOOKING FOR DURABILITY AS I HAD DROPPED THE CASE OUT OF MY POCKET, LANDING A HALF FOOT AT MOST TO THE SMOOTH HARDWOOD FLOOR AND I AM COMPLETELY UNABLE TO USE THE CASE TO CHARGE MY EARBUDS AND THE LID IS SO LOOSE THAT IT COULD POP OFF AT ANY MOMENT! I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING REMOTELY CLOSE TO THE CHEAPLY AND VERY HALF HEARTED ATTEMPT TO DROP ANY EARBUDS FROM THAT SMALL HEIGHT, LET ALONE NEARLY $200 EARBUDS!! Former review: I have owned quite a few of the Technics TWS Bluetooth earbuds from the MAH-AZ40, AZ-40M2, AZ-60 and being a previous owner of the well crafted and highly immersive AZ-80 models, as well as having tested and used the most known and popular Bluetooth earbuds from Sony, Apple, Anker, etc. I unfortunately didn’t get to use these earbuds due to my initial inspection of the earbuds themselves right after I had removed the earbuds from the packaging, I noticed that they weren’t as described in the listing, but being a prior owner of the same model earbuds, I can give a very in depth review of this product and how I believe that it stands out in the vast market of Bluetooth earbuds. I picked this product over other brands simply because when it comes to the clarity and very precise instrumental separation, having a clear and detailed without being overly rattling with the bass, (which can be customized in the companion app with using either the two preset “bass and super base+” modes, as well as the built in 5-EQ equalizer to allow you to tailor the audio to your own preferences) the midrange and vocal range is also very pronounced and a lot more refined than its predecessor and most of the other competitors, and it’s highs are perfectly tuned for awesome treble clarity that makes every song feel so good, even when you’re using the standard default sound preset, it’s a night and day difference between the MAH-AZ80 soundstage and its competitors. I can’t say for certain about the pair I had currently received as I am not going to use them since they came used, but the other pair works well for both Android OS and iOS, with Bluetooth 5.3 ,SBC/AAC and the LDAC codecs, (which the latter can be used for Android OS/iOS devices primarily using the AAC codec) The comfort is truly top notch, and allows for hours of listening without any ear straining or pain, so I would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a great experience without having to worry about pain in your ear canal. It goes without saying the comfort is one of the best I’ve ever experienced, to the point where you can practically sleep with them in your ears. Battery life is very good and I noticed that the company has actually understated the listening time. It states that you can get around 5.5 hours of listening with ANC enabled and 7.5 hours without, but I don’t really use ANC so I did notice that I have averaged over 8 hours of listening time with ANC off, so kudos to Technics. The Bluetooth connectivity was seamless and very easy to set up, and you can practically use them right out of the box. Value for money is the weakest point of these earbuds. They are worth every penny in my honest opinion, but in the vast range of different devices out there with similar capabilities at around half of the cost, (though you’ll find them to be not quite as good as the AZ80) I believe they should rethink their pricing strategy, and if you have the money then I would highly recommend you give these beasts a try, and I almost forgot about the call quality of the earbuds, and I am very impressed, it has a “just my voice” technology that artificially reduces background noise and you can also enable it for the person on the other line as well. Multipoint connectivity is a big upgrade here as it allows you to connect to three different devices simultaneously and is very responsive and reliable. I’d give these buds an overall 9.5/10 (CHANGED TO NOT RECOMMENDED AND CHANGED MY RATING FROM THE ABOVE TO A 3.5/10 due to the very low impact drop and the complete inability to use either the case or the earbuds now and customer support is virtually nonexistent! If the price were a bit lower I’d have given them a full ten stars, and I had also removed a star from my rating due to receiving the current buds in a condition that was not as described, so I will be returning. I hope you found this useful and hope that it was of some help. Thanks for your time and I hope you and your loved ones have a safe and wonderful weekend! (I will be uploading my video and photo review soon so I apologize for the inconvenience!)

I had the Samsung EarBuds2Pro for a little over a year and had them sent in for service 2 times and after the warranty ran out by 2 months they totally died. So I bought these Technics because I used to sell electronics for a living and Technics/Panasonic/Matsushita Electronics the parent company was the best to work with and the product was very good. So anyway I then studied electronics and became a electronic technician and repaired gear for 15 years and worked with Technics/Panasonic/Matsushita Electronics again and I must say that the company is a very very solid fair and good company that cares about it's product and it's customers both at retail and when repairs where required. I have a lot of respect for Technics/Panasonic/Matsushita Electronics. So I have had these Technics earbuds now for about 6 weeks and they 100% absolutely kill the Samsung earbuds I had and obliterate them for sound quality and stability of operation without cutting in and out and are free of any unwanted staticky hash etc. I have no hesitation to recommend the Technics earbuds and thus far I have no question in my mind that I would buy them again. I bought a new big screen TV a few days ago and the Technics earbuds can be use with 3 sources and so when I start the TV sound the earbuds auto sense the TV and play sound and then when I use my digital audio/video player the earbuds auto sense that and switchover to play that. It is very convenient and they can do 3 sources that way. I am liking these new Technics earbuds very very much.

One of the best Update!!! cardle stopped charging. ☹️ disappointed about the purchase

The best earphones I have bought

Despues de 2 años con ellos puedo decir que son increibles. Incluso despues de tener los AZ100 sigo regresando a los AZ80. Tuve por mucho tiempo un problema con el case que quedaba parpadeando la luz roja y no funcionaba, lo que hice fue arreglarlo con "contact cleaner" bastante y secar bien con los earbuds afuera y el case apagado y se arreglo totalmente. Esta era mi unica queja e iba a poner un rating de 3 estrellas, pero, al ser un problema de suciedad y mantenimiento creo que no tengo mucho de que quejarme. El sonido es increible, son comodos, y la cancelacion de ruido funciona bastante bien, con AAC la bateria facilmente dura 6 horas de constante uso, lo cual es menos de la mitad de los AZ100, pero sigue siendo un muy buen número. En general estoy contento con mi compra Sobre el sonido, no esperes un bajo aplastante, o algo muy "audiofilo" lleno de detalles, soundstage y claridad. Son buenos, decentes, balanceados y tiene sus deficiencias en los agudos. Es un sonido refinado, que aprendes a apreciar. si quieres un sonido mas comercial, saturado y sobre todo mas enfocado a los bajos, los Oneplus buds 3, Nothing Ear 2 o Sony xm5/xm6 son una opcion que te sorprendera más.

Excellent acoustics, sound quality and noise cancelling vs the other same category brands i’ve tried. Long battery life. Can talk to alexa change songs while running. Though too much shaking or sweat in the ear in rare cases it falls of which may damage the unit. Overall, highly recommended