Beoplay EX vs EAH-AZ80
Beoplay EX
2022 · $299 today
8069
EAH-AZ80
2023 · $229 today
8576
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Beoplay EX is better
- Weight per earbud: 6.3g vs 7.6g(21% less)
- Driver size: 12mm vs 10mm(20% more)
Why EAH-AZ80 is better
- Ear tip sizes: 4 vs 3(33% more)
- ANC reduction: ~34dB vs ~27dB(26% more)
- Total with case: 24 hrs vs 20 hrs(20% more)
- Earbud battery life: 7 hrs vs 6 hrs(17% more)
- Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5.1(higher)
Verdict
EAH-AZ80 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Beoplay EX | EAH-AZ80 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver size | 12mm● | 10mm |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| ANC reduction | ~27dB | ~34dB● |
| Battery | ||
| Earbud battery life | 6 hrs | 7 hrs● |
| Total with case | 20 hrs | 24 hrs● |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & Design | ||
| Weight per earbud | 6.3g● | 7.6g |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IPX4 |
| Ear tip sizes | 3 | 4● |
| Connectivity & Features | ||
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3● |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | Full EQ | Full EQ |