Technics EAH-AZ80

Effective noise cancelling ; Superb vocal clarity ; Three device Multipoint Connection ; Stylish design

Sluggish bass ; Could be more dynamic ; Premium price

Reassuringly refined, with a helpful feature set, these flagship wireless earbuds from Technics offer a compelling alternative to best-sellers from Bose and Sony . Noise cancelling is excellent, but some may find them just a little too reserved…

Poised, revealing sound ; Triple-point connectivity ; Outstanding comms and comfort

Noise-cancelling and battery life are nothing special ; Could conceivably sound more animated

Technics has got an awful lot right with the EAH-AZ80, which is just as well, given the asking price. Functionality, usability and an all-around feeling of proudful ownership all hit the mark – but a few minor shortcomings can’t help but add up…

Open, spacious sound presentation ; Well-made and comfortable ; Three-way multipoint

Huge competition at this level ; Average ANC

The EAH-AZ80’s balanced sound and strong feature list reveal a worthy pair of earbuds, although it may not be quite enough to compete with some of the biggest names in the game

Quality audio performance with rich bass and bright highs ; Effective noise cancellation ; Supports LDAC ; Wireless charging case ; Hands-free Alexa

Expensive ; Convoluted app and on-ear control layout

The true wireless Technics EAH-AZ80 earphones offer pleasing sound, good noise cancellation, and excellent codec support, though they don't quite outmatch similarly priced competitors.

Balanced, detailed and naturalistic sound ; Triple-point wireless connectivity and good comms abilities ; Very comfortable ergonomic design

Ordinary battery life ; Ordinary noise-cancellation ; Not the most energetic listen around

The Technics EAH-AZ80 have some real areas of expertise, not least where connectivity, comfort and communication are concerned. They’re a convincingly life-like and uncoloured listen, too. But that quite doesn’t mean they’re the complete package…

Confident, detailed sound ; Decent noise cancelling ; Nice design ; LDAC support

Treble lacks some sparkle

A confident and assured performance from these Technics buds, alongside decent noise cancelling makes them a real contender at this price.

High-end design throughout ; Powerful thumpy bass ; High-quality audio ; Fantastic ANC ; Good battery life ; Excellent free app

Pricey at $299

The Technics EAH-AZ80 wireless earbuds produce a stunning audio experience featuring fantastic ANC, the ability to connect to three devices and a great app.

Great sound ; Outstanding ANC ; Great (and adjustable) transparency ; Completely customizable controls

Expensive ; Battery life could be better

Punchy yet balanced audio ; Effective noise cancelling ; Comfy and secure fit

ANC on battery life not the greatest ; LDAC and multipoint don’t play nicely together ; Custom EQ options could be more expansive

Excellent all-rounder wireless in-ears that balance clean sound with convincing ANC. A secure yet comfortable fit mean the AZ80s are impressively versatile ‘buds too.

Robust, balanced sound ; Excellent noise-cancelling microphone ; Effective, customisable ANC and EQ controls

Fit could be awkward ; Not the final word in ANC performance