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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

JBLTFLEXBLKAM, JBLTFLEXBLUAM, JBLTFLEXWHTAM3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026Amazon US lists JBLTFLEXBLKAM for the Black model. Greentoe and Creative Audio list JBLTFLEXBLUAM and JBLTFLEXWHTAM.

EAH-AZ80E-K, EAH-AZ80E-S, EAH-AZ80E-A9Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/technics-eah-az80-hybrid-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-blue.htmlRead 10 October 2026Harvey Norman New Zealand lists EAH-AZ80E-K Black, EAH-AZ80E-S Silver and EAH-AZ80E-A Blue. The E suffix is the European and New Zealand model.

GTIN / EAN

050036397001, 050036397025, 0500363970183Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026UPC 050036397001 for Black on Amazon US. Greentoe lists 050036397025 for Blue and Creative Audio 050036397018 for White.5Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Jbl_Tune_Flex_True_Wireless_Noise-Cancelling_Earbuds__Blue__JBLTFLEXBLUAMRead 20 October 2026Blue UPC 050036397025. Greentoe also lists earphone and case dimensions with no axis names, which are not stored.6Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/jbltflexwhtamRead 20 October 2026White UPC 050036397018. The box list names one open eartip, 3 sizes of sealing eartips and a QSG and safety sheet.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026Amazon US sells the Black model and shows 14,754 ratings. Test-Achats says the earbuds are no longer on the market in Belgium.

Available1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026The maker still lists the product on its support site.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

JBL Tune Flex 210Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/all-headphones/TUNE-FLEX-2.htmlRead 23 October 2026The JBL support page for the Tune Flex 2 lists the JBL Tune Flex as its predecessor product.

Technics EAH-AZ10011Reviewwhathifi.com/news/technics-celebrates-60th-anniversary-with-az100-flagship-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the EAH-AZ80 the previous flagship earbuds that the EAH-AZ100 updates.12Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/technics-eah-az100-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the EAH-AZ80 the model the EAH-AZ100 replaces.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$299.994Press articlewhathifi.com/news/technics-new-anc-wireless-earbuds-take-aim-at-bose-and-sony-flagship-rivalsRead 10 October 2026Launch prices stated as 259 GBP, 299 USD and 499 AUD. SoundGuys states 299.99 USD original price.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Tested at 299 USD.8Reviewsoundguys.com/panasonic-technics-eah-az80-review-122799Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys lists an original price of 299.99 USD. Creative Bloq reports 299.99 USD since release. Pocket-lint states a higher price. SoundGuys lists a later MSRP of 199.99 USD.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, EU, IN2Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 2026Sold in India from 2022-09-06. The maker's Indian launch price was Rs.6,999.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026Amazon US and the US retailers list the US models JBLTFLEX..AM.7Reviewt3.com/reviews/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026T3 reviewed it in the UK at 90 pounds on 2022-10-04 and said it was not yet in the US or Australia.9Measurementtest-achats.be/hightech/casques-audio-et-ecouteurs/comparateur/jbl-tune-flex/278/88525Read 20 October 2026Test-Achats lists the Tune Flex for Belgium at 37.99 euro and says it is no longer on the market there.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Blue, White3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026US listings sell Black, Blue and White. The Japanese launch also had a purple model and the Ghost Edition is a later colour finish that is not stored here.

Deep Pure Black, Silver, Midnight Blue4Press articlewhathifi.com/news/technics-new-anc-wireless-earbuds-take-aim-at-bose-and-sony-flagship-rivalsRead 10 October 2026Launch finishes deep pure black and silver. Midnight Blue was added in September 2024.10Press articleavcesar.com/technics-eah-az80-disponible-en-coloris-midnight-blue-42899Read 10 October 2026Reports the EAH-AZ80 launched in spring 2023 in black and silver and added Midnight Blue in September 2024.

Segment

Music8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says JBL targets general-use true wireless buyers who exercise, commute and listen at home. No maker category names a sport or gaming line, so music is stored.

Music2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026JBL calls it Sound Fit, with open ear tips or sealing ear tips. Expert Reviews says the buds are open-ear by default. In-ear is stored because ANC and the three larger tips are the sealing form. This is a dual-form earbud.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the buds are open-ear by default and become sealing buds with the included eartips.

In-ear2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026Bullet text: 12mm drivers enhanced by the stick form factor.

Stemless2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Part names figure on page 13 shows a compact housing with touch sensor, wear sensors, microphones and earpiece, and no stalk.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual Connect + Sync page shows stereo mode with both earbuds and mono mode with either the left or the right earbud.

Either bud2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 28: either earphone can be used alone. The example uses the right earphone. Audio is mono.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AJBL Tune Flex

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: 12 mm / 0.472 inch dynamic driver.

BTechnics EAH-AZ80

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	10	1

Source2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Driver units 10 mm for the EAH-AZ80. The maker does not state the diaphragm technology or count in the manual. See other sources.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026A pair of 10 mm full-range, free-edge aluminium dynamic drivers. One per earbud.6Reviewsoundguys.com/product/technics-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Dynamic5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/product/technics-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys catalog lists driver count 1, size 10 mm, type dynamic.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Free-edge aluminium diaphragm5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: 20 Hz - 20 kHz. Greentoe adds that this is over wireless.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 202620 Hz to 40 kHz.6Reviewsoundguys.com/product/technics-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026

Impedance

32Ω1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: 32 ohm. The same table prints sensitivity 108 dB SPL at 1 kHz with no electrical reference, so sensitivity is not stored.

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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96kHz9Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/technics-eah-az80-hybrid-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-blue.htmlRead 10 October 2026Footnote: delivered in 96 kHz/24-bit LDAC when connected by Bluetooth to a compatible device. The maker manual (page 38) requires an LDAC 990 kbps source for wireless high-resolution quality.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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24bits9Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/technics-eah-az80-hybrid-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-blue.htmlRead 10 October 2026Footnote: delivered in 96 kHz/24-bit LDAC when connected by Bluetooth to a compatible device.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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52Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom sound setting offers 5 sound ranges.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 28 and the app pages describe noise cancelling and ambient sound control.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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Hybrid4Press articlewhathifi.com/news/technics-new-anc-wireless-earbuds-take-aim-at-bose-and-sony-flagship-rivalsRead 10 October 2026Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling combines a digital software filter with feed-forward and feed-back microphones.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Each earbud has feed-forward and feed-back microphones plus a software filter and a hardware filter.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

22Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 2026Features list Active Noise Cancelling (2-Mic) with Smart Ambient.

44Press articlewhathifi.com/news/technics-new-anc-wireless-earbuds-take-aim-at-bose-and-sony-flagship-rivalsRead 10 October 2026Eight microphones in total, four in each bud: feed-back, feed-forward, voice detection and talk. Two ANC microphones per bud.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

62Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 2026Six modes of ANC tuning for open or sealed ear tips. Expert Reviews calls them six separate levels of active noise cancellation.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Ambient Aware and TalkThru in the Controls diagram.

Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Ambient Sound Transparent mode has a 0 to 100 level slider. Attention mode has no level.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes4Press articlewhathifi.com/news/technics-new-anc-wireless-earbuds-take-aim-at-bose-and-sony-flagship-rivalsRead 10 October 2026Improved ambient noise reduction cuts environmental noise when it is windy. This is call processing.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Expert Reviews describes an EQ tuned for fun with an emphasis on bass, warm and energetic with bass-heavy genres. T3 found the sound more precise and punchy with the sealing tips than without them.7Reviewt3.com/reviews/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026T3 says the sound is much more precise and punchy with the sealing tips than with the open tips. Qualitative.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the EQ is tuned for fun with a bass emphasis. Qualitative, no measurements.

SoundGuys finds strong bass emphasis, a strong emphasis between 4 and 8 kHz and an under-emphasized ear-gain region against its target.7Measurementsoundguys.com/panasonic-technics-eah-az80-review-122799Read 10 October 2026Written objective assessment of the measured response with firmware 1.035. High emphasis in the 4 to 8 kHz region and strong bass. The ear-gain region is a little underemphasized.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Expert Reviews found crisp calls in most situations with no echo, tinniness or quietness. Test-Achats rates microphone intelligibility 5 stars without ambient noise and 4 stars with ambient noise. These are qualitative ratings.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says voice calls were crisp in most situations with none of the echo, tinniness or quietness of rivals. Qualitative.

SoundGuys lab recordings in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The reviewer found noise rejected well.7Measurementsoundguys.com/panasonic-technics-eah-az80-review-122799Read 10 October 2026Lab recordings. Noise is rejected well, though nothing is perfect.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AJBL Tune Flex

Hours (h)
5.55

Source9Measurementtest-achats.be/hightech/casques-audio-et-ecouteurs/comparateur/jbl-tune-flex/278/88525Read 20 October 2026Test-Achats lists measured battery life 333 min, stored as 5.55 h. ANC state, volume, codec and firmware are not stated on the page. It also lists 169 min after 15 minutes of charging and three recharges in the case.

BTechnics EAH-AZ80

Hours (h)
6.67

Source7Measurementsoundguys.com/panasonic-technics-eah-az80-review-122799Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys standardized battery test lasted 6 h 40 min on one charge, stored as 6.667 h. Firmware 1.035 and app 3.3.3. Codec and noise-control mode are not stated.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

42Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 20264 microphones for crisp, clear calls.

42Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual part names list microphones for noise cancelling and microphones for calls. What Hi-Fi? identifies a talk microphone and a voice detection microphone in each earbud, so four call microphones across the pair.4Press articlewhathifi.com/news/technics-new-anc-wireless-earbuds-take-aim-at-bose-and-sony-flagship-rivalsRead 10 October 20265Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

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84Press articlewhathifi.com/news/technics-new-anc-wireless-earbuds-take-aim-at-bose-and-sony-flagship-rivalsRead 10 October 20265Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 20269Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/technics-eah-az80-hybrid-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-blue.htmlRead 10 October 2026Eight built-in monaural MEMS microphones.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026The Controls diagram shows a microphone and muted microphone icon on a 2-second hold, next to the call icons.

Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Double tap on the right earphone mutes your voice during a call, and a double tap during mute unmutes.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026VoiceAware lets the user choose how much of their own voice is routed back into the earbuds.

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Bluetooth2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.21Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

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SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 20268Reviewsoundguys.com/panasonic-technics-eah-az80-review-122799Read 10 October 2026iOS is limited to AAC. LDAC needs an Android phone and is enabled in the app.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.71Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026

A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No9Measurementtest-achats.be/hightech/casques-audio-et-ecouteurs/comparateur/jbl-tune-flex/278/88525Read 20 October 2026Test-Achats lists Bluetooth multipoint as Non and one device connected at a time. Overdrive Compara also lists no multipoint. JBL publishes no multipoint claim.

Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Up to 3 Bluetooth devices at the same time (page 29).8Reviewsoundguys.com/panasonic-technics-eah-az80-review-122799Read 10 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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32Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/product/technics-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairing page shows the Android 6.0+ prompt that ties the device to the Google Account.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/product/technics-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys catalog lists 10 m. The maker manual also names a Bluetooth range of about 10 m.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS4Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Jbl_Tune_Flex_True_Wireless_Noise-Cancelling_Earbuds__Black__JBLTFLEXBLKAMRead 20 October 2026Greentoe lists the JBL Headphones app for Android and iOS. The Quick Start Guide names Siri and Google Assistant.

Android, iOS6Reviewsoundguys.com/product/technics-eah-az80Read 10 October 20268Reviewsoundguys.com/panasonic-technics-eah-az80-review-122799Read 10 October 2026

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AJBL Tune Flex

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BTechnics EAH-AZ80

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Turn on LDAC for headphones in the Technics Audio Connect app and set the connection mode to Prioritize sound quality. The source device must support LDAC. iPhones use AAC.
LDAC with three-device multipoint	The maker manual says to lower the LDAC bit rate on the playback device when LDAC and multipoint are used together. Retailer listings state LDAC playback is incompatible with three connected devices.
Amazon Alexa	Needs the Amazon Alexa app. Set up through Select voice assistant in the Technics Audio Connect app.

Source2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026LDAC setup on page 38. The multipoint note on page 45 says to lower the LDAC bit rate on the playback device when both are used. Alexa setup on page 29.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

55mAh1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: earbud lithium-ion polymer 55 mAh / 3.85 V. Rated or typical is not stated. Stored per earbud.

85mAh1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026Panasonic USA specification page: earphones 3.7 V lithium polymer 85 mAh.2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AJBL Tune Flex

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	32
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24
Call	No	4.5

Source1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: music playtime with Bluetooth on and ANC off up to 8 hours, with ANC on up to 6 hours, talk time 4.5 hours. Test conditions and whether ANC is on for the talk time are not stated.2Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 2026Up to 8H in the earbuds plus 24H in the case with ANC off, so 32 h with the case.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026Bullet text: 32 (8 plus 24) hours of battery life, or 6 hours plus 18 hours in the case with noise cancelling on. That gives 32 h and 24 h with the case.

BTechnics EAH-AZ80

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	AAC	No	7
ANC off	AAC	No	7.5
ANC on	SBC	No	6.5
ANC off	SBC	No	7
ANC on	LDAC	No	4.5
ANC off	LDAC	No	5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24
ANC off	AAC	Yes	25
ANC on	SBC	Yes	23
ANC off	SBC	Yes	24
ANC on	LDAC	Yes	16
ANC off	LDAC	Yes	17
Call	Not available	No	4.5
Call	Not available	No	5.5

Source1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026Approx. hours from the maker table. Earphones: ANC on AAC 7.0, ANC off AAC 7.5, ANC on LDAC 4.5, ANC off LDAC 5.0. Earphones plus cradle: ANC on AAC 24, ANC off AAC 25, ANC on SBC 23, ANC off SBC 24, ANC on LDAC 16, ANC off LDAC 17. Call time 4.5 h with JustMyVoice on and 5.5 h with it off. SBC earphone-only rows (6.5 and 7.0 h) come from the manual. Times may be shorter in use.2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual page 61 specification table, approx. hours: earphones ANC on/off with AAC 7.0/7.5, SBC 6.5/7.0, LDAC 4.5/5.0. Earphones with cradle: AAC 24/25, SBC 23/24, LDAC 16/17. Call time 4.5 h with JustMyVoice on, 5.5 h off. Each row may be shorter in use.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

25h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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120min1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026Earphones about 2 hours from empty to full.2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

The Quick Start Guide gives a charging time of under 2 hours from empty and does not say whether that is the earbuds or the case. Input is 5 V 1 A.1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: charging time under 2 hours from empty, power supply 5 V 1 A. The scope is not stated.

Maker lists charging from empty to full at 25 degrees C: earphones about 2 hours, charging cradle about 2.5 hours via USB, earphones with the cradle about 3 hours via USB.1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026Maker note: the cradle and combined times apply when charging via USB.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging diagram: 10 min = up to 2 hr of music. ANC, volume and codec are not stated.

15min1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

2h1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Earbud playback after 10 minutes of charging. Read from the Charging diagram.

1.17h1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 202615 minutes of charging gives about 70 minutes with noise cancelling on and AAC. Earbuds-only. Stored as 70/60 h.2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

570mAh1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: charging case lithium-ion polymer 570 mAh / 3.85 V.

700mAh2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual page 60 lists the AZ80 charging cradle at 700 mAh and the AZ60M2 at 650 mAh. The Panasonic USA web page lists 650 mAh for the AZ80, which matches the AZ60M2 line. The manual is preferred.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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150min1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026Charging cradle about 2.5 hours, by USB.2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Wireless charging

No4Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Jbl_Tune_Flex_True_Wireless_Noise-Cancelling_Earbuds__Black__JBLTFLEXBLKAMRead 20 October 2026Greentoe key specs list wireless charging as None. T3 says the case does not support wireless charging.7Reviewt3.com/reviews/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026T3 says the case does not support wireless charging.

Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 20: the charging cradle charges on a separately sold Qi standard certified wireless charger.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/technics-eah-az80-true-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 20268Reviewsoundguys.com/panasonic-technics-eah-az80-review-122799Read 10 October 20269Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/technics-eah-az80-hybrid-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-blue.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Qi2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Touch2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

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Touch2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Left earphone double tap lowers volume and triple tap raises it.

Gestures

Tap once on the left earbud: switch between ANC and Ambient Aware (needs the JBL Headphones app), Tap twice on the left earbud: TalkThru (needs the JBL Headphones app), Tap once on the right earbud: play or pause, Tap twice on the right earbud: next track, Tap three times on the right earbud: previous track, Tap twice on either earbud during a call: answer or end the call, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds during a call: mute or unmute the microphone, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds: voice assistant1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Read from the Controls diagram. Left earbud: tap once ANC and Ambient Aware, tap twice TalkThru. Right earbud: tap once play or pause, twice next, three times previous. Call answer and end on two taps, mute on a hold and the voice assistant on a hold. The ANC, Ambient Aware and TalkThru actions need the app.

Left single tap: play or pause, Left double tap: volume down, Left triple tap: volume up, Left touch and hold 2 seconds: voice assistant, Right single tap: play or pause, Right double tap: next track, Right triple tap: previous track, Right touch and hold 2 seconds: switch between noise cancelling and ambient sound2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 30 to 32 default touch table. Controls are customizable in the app (page 39).

Remappable controls

Yes2Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 2026Customisable all-access touch control through the JBL Headphones App.

Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Voice assistant

Google Assistant, Bixby, Siri1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls diagram names Bixby / Siri / Others and an OK Google voice assistant. The assistant is enabled in the app and assigned to either earbud.2Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 2026Hands-free voice control with Google Assistant.

Amazon Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 28 names Amazon Alexa and Siri as examples. Select voice assistant in the app. Google Assistant is listed by SoundGuys.6Reviewsoundguys.com/product/technics-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys catalog lists Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Sensors

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Wear sensors, Touch sensors2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS (open ear tip), S, M, L1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026In the Box shows XS as open ear tips and S, M and L as sealing ear tips. Amazon US lists 3 sizes of eartips, Harman India lists three sizes of sealing ear tips.

XS1, XS2, S1, S2, M, L, XL1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026XS1, XS2, S1, S2, M, L and XL, 2 pieces each, size M attached.

Ear tip materials

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Silicone1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IPX43Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026IPX4 water resistance and sweat proofing.

IPX41Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026IPX4 equivalent, earbuds only.2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

JBL Headphones1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Technics Audio Connect2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

App platforms

Android, iOS1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Google Play and App Store badges.

Android, iOS2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes4Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Jbl_Tune_Flex_True_Wireless_Noise-Cancelling_Earbuds__Black__JBLTFLEXBLKAMRead 20 October 2026Greentoe lists the JBL Headphones app functions: adjust settings, firmware update, remote control and setup.

Yes2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Finding network

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Last location in the app2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Find headphones in the app plays a sound or shows the location where the headphones and phone were last connected.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.8g(0.2 oz)1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: 4.8 g per piece, 9.6 g combined.

7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026Approx. 7 g per earbud, both sides the same.2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

38.6g(1.4 oz)1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: charging case 38.6 g.

50g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026Approx. 50 g for the charging cradle.2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, Open ear tips (XS), Sealing ear tips (S, M, L), Quick start guide and safety sheet, Warranty sheet1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026In the Box diagram: earbuds, charging case, open ear tips, sealing ear tips, documents and a USB-A to USB-C cable.

Earphones (L and R), Charging cradle, USB charging cord (USB-C to USB-C), Earpieces XS1, XS2, S1, S2, M, L and XL, 2 pieces each (size M attached)1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026

Cables included

AJBL Tune Flex

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BTechnics EAH-AZ80

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging cord	0.2	1

Source1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Links

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Product page

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www.technics.com/uk/products/headphones/eah-az80.html3Maker product pagetechnics.com/uk/products/headphones/eah-az80.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker product page, listed in search results. Automated access to technics.com is denied, so no value is cited from it.

Spec sheet

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help.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az801Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-specifications-technics-headphones-earbuds-model-eah-az80Read 10 October 2026

Manual

www.easylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdf1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Multilingual JBL Tune Flex Quick Start Guide as hosted by a retailer, because jbl.com is not read. It carries the Tech Spec table and the controls and charging diagrams.

help.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdf2Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EAHAZ60_AZ80_PNQP1774ZA_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026Amazon US lists a 1 year manufacturer warranty. Greentoe says limited 1-year manufacturer warranty.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.