EAH-AZ80 vs WF-1000XM5
EAH-AZ80
2023 · $229 today
8576
WF-1000XM5
2023 · $249 today
8980
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why EAH-AZ80 is better
- Driver size: 10mm vs 8.4mm(19% more)
Why WF-1000XM5 is better
- Weight per earbud: 5.9g vs 7.6g(29% less)
- ANC reduction: ~40dB vs ~34dB(18% more)
- Earbud battery life: 8 hrs vs 7 hrs(14% more)
Verdict
WF-1000XM5 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | EAH-AZ80 | WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver size | 10mm● | 8.4mm |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| ANC reduction | ~34dB | ~40dB● |
| Battery | ||
| Earbud battery life | 7 hrs | 8 hrs● |
| Total with case | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & Design | ||
| Weight per earbud | 7.6g | 5.9g● |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Ear tip sizes | 4 | 4 |
| Connectivity & Features | ||
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | Full EQ | Full 5-band |