Experts recommend Apple AirPods Pro 2 more than Technics EAH-AZ80
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Apple AirPods Pro 2 over Technics EAH-AZ80, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Apple AirPods Pro 2 received 6 recommendations: from Rtings.com (22 Nov 2024), Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023) What Hi-Fi (2 Dec 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, Technics EAH-AZ80 received only 2 recommendations from Android Central (4 Jan 2025) and TechRadar (24 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | +2 | $167 |  Technics EAH-AZ80
| - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | 1 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Technics EAH-AZ80 as #1 and Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #6
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 9 Technics EAH-AZ80 The best wireless earbuds for excellent sound and future-proofed features... ... ... #6 out of 9 Apple AirPods Pro 2 The best wireless earbuds for iPhone owners... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 22 Nov 2024 Rtings.com ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #7
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Best Earbuds For iOSSource: www.rtings.com - On 17 Mar 2023 Laptop Mag
ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #2
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 13 Apple AirPods Pro 2 The best Apple wireless earbuds overall... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 2 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #7
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 Apple AirPods Pro 2 The best wireless earbuds if you're an Apple fan.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 4 Jan 2025
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 11 Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Best Earbuds For iPhone Owner... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 11 Dec 2024 SoundGuys ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #2
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Best for iPhone... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com - On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Technics EAH-AZ80 as #8
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 9 Technics EAH-AZ80 Best for hi-res... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Apple AirPods Pro 2 outranks Technics EAH-AZ80. This is not to say that Technics EAH-AZ80 is a bad option. Like Apple AirPods Pro 2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Apple AirPods Pro 2 outranks Technics EAH-AZ80 by 4 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Apple AirPods Pro 2 is more critically acclaimed than Technics EAH-AZ80.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes |
Rtings.com | Laptop Mag |
What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds.
| - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by connectthewatts.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 79 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Expert Reviews | 100 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by techlicious.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- RICHER AUDIO EXPERIENCE – The Apple-designed H2 chip pushes advanced audio performance even further, resulting in smarter noise cancellation and more immersive sound. The low-distortion, custom-built driver delivers crisp, clear high notes and deep, rich bass in stunning definition. So every sound is more vivid than ever..Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear
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From Seller:
- An Epic Experience of Sound: Powerful ear buds deliver reference-quality audio with depth & texture for true-to-life sound; masterfully crafted 10mm free-edge dynamic driver & unique acoustic structure offer our highest standard for hi-res sound
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