There's no two ways about it - Technics has done a great job with the tuning of the EAH-AZ80, and they present themselves as a real contender in this busy part of the market. They still can't scare off the biggest contenders when it comes to noise cancellation, but from a music perspective they are confident, detailed and expressive, and only that play-it-safe treble takes a bit of shine from an otherwise assured performance.

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

Treble lacks some sparkle;

Excellent audio quality; Connect to 3 devices simultaneously; Lengthy battery life; Loads of customisability;

No automated tuning options; Chunky case;

Excelente calidad de audio; Conexión simultánea a 3 dispositivos; Batería de larga duración; Mucha personalización;

Sin opciones de ajuste automático; Carcasa gruesa;

Excellente qualité audio; Connexion simultanée à 3 appareils; Longue autonomie; Nombreuses possibilités de personnalisation;

Pas d’options de réglage automatique; Boîtier encombrant;

Both models offer Bluetooth multipoint pairing with up to three devices, alongside improved noise-cancelling microphones

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;

Technics’ flagship EAH-AZ80 true wireless earphones offer effective active noise cancellation (ANC), an adjustable sound signature, and excellent connectivity options, but they face tough competition in light of their $299 price. The company's EAH-AZ60M2 earbuds ($249), for instance, give you all the same features (including LDAC support) and cut costs by swapping the 10mm drivers for slightly less capable 8mm ones. But overall, it's the $249, second-generation Apple AirPods Pro that remain our Editors' Choice winner in this price bracket; they offer appreciably better noise cancellation and a more seamless mobile experience on supported devices.Upscale Specs and Design Available in black or silver, the EAH-AZ80 earphones look sharp, with a matte exterior and a flat outer panel that features engraved concentric circles and the Technics logo. They fit securely and comfortably over long listening sessions and you get an impressive seven pairs of eartips to try (ranging in size from ...

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.

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