Headphones and earbuds · Technics
Owners keep the AZ80 for its sound, which several still rank among the best true wireless buds, along with a comfortable fit, dependable battery and sensible prices, especially refurbished.
Sound quality is the clear praise. Owners put the AZ80 on shortlists beside newer and pricier buds, one still calls its neutral tuning the best in true wireless, and one owner sold several other pairs and kept this one as an all-rounder.
Owners are divided on whether moving up to the AZ100 is worth it. One owner upgraded during a sale and found it worthwhile. Others who have used the AZ80 for years are holding on because they are still happy with how it sounds.
The Technics EAH-AZ80 are wireless earbuds with active noise cancelling, sold under Panasonic's Technics brand. They are for people who care about sound quality, and they can stay connected to up to three devices at once, such as a phone, a laptop and a tablet.
| Type | True wireless in-ear earbuds |
|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Yes, active noise cancelling (on/off) |
| Battery life | Approx. 7 hours earbuds (NC on), 24 hours with case; approx. 7.5 / 25 hours with NC off (AAC) |
| Charging | Earbuds approx. 2 hours, case approx. 2.5 hours; 15 min charge gives approx. 70 min (NC on, AAC) |
| Bluetooth and codecs | Bluetooth 5.3; SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Weight | Approx. 7 g per earbud; case approx. 50 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 equivalent (earbuds only) |
| Warranty |
From the maker's spec page, checked October 7, 2026. A blank row means the maker does not state it.
You get about 7 hours of music per charge with noise cancelling on. The case recharges the earbuds enough for about a full day of use in total, and a 15-minute charge gives you over an hour of playback. IPX4 means sweat and rain are fine, but the earbuds should not go underwater, and the case has no water rating. LDAC support means Android phones that offer LDAC can send higher-quality sound. iPhones use AAC instead.
Newer model
EAH-AZ100 replaces this one. The EAH-AZ100 earbuds are smaller and lighter, at about 5.9 g each compared with 7 g. They last much longer per charge, about 10 hours with noise cancelling on. They also use new drivers, block more low rumble such as engine noise, and add support for Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3). The AZ80 usually costs less.
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Owners keep coming back to the sound. Several have used their pair for two or three years and are in no hurry to replace it. One owner who moved to the AZ100 kept the AZ80 as a backup, and one found the AZ80 more comfortable even though it is the bigger bud. Owners who found a good price, often on a refurbished or like-new pair, felt they had done well.
Noise cancelling divides owners. One owner said it quieted busy streets impressively. Others leave it off because they think music sounds better that way, or use over-ear headphones on planes and trains. A common adjustment is switching to foam tips, which owners say improves the seal and the noise cancelling. One owner pairs the foam tips with an EQ cut around 250Hz to rein in the extra low end. Fit also varies: several owners say the buds sit well and comfortably, while one could not get them to stay in.
Battery life is praised. One owner used a pair for over two years without battery problems, and owners mention three years of ownership without describing any failures. One owner, though, sees a design flaw in the charging pins. They sit recessed in the housing, dirt builds up there, and that owner often finds one bud dead or nearly dead when taking them out of the case.
Long-term accounts are thin. Only a handful of owners describe years of use, the charging pin problem comes from a single account, and none of the comments say how owners deal with it. There is not enough here to say how common the problem is or how the buds hold up over several years in general.
From 1 owner account that said how long they have had it. Own one? Add how long yours has lasted.
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Among the 1 owner accounts here that gave a duration, 1 described a failure. Parts named most: charging case.
Before you buy one used, ask the seller: how old it is, whether it was ever repaired and by whom, and whether any of the parts above have been replaced. Ask to see it run. A receipt tells you the warranty start date; most makers honour the term only for the first owner.
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