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General

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Series

Vibe1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026JBL VIBE Series.

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

VIBE BEAM, WAVE BEAM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwc97d8404/pdfs/JBL_WAVE_VIBE_BEAM-EU_UK_DOC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 Model No.: WAVE BEAM, VIBE BEAM. Shared maker declaration covers the regional marketed names. No fabricated SKU or GTIN.

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

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

4 January 20231Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026January 04, 2023. US Vibe launch announcement. Earlier regulatory declaration is not a launch announcement.

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Status

Available3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026In stock. Current US maker page on access date.

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 Vibe Beam 215Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/us/en/headphones/VIBE-BEAM-2.htmlRead 23 October 2026The JBL support page for the Vibe Beam 2 lists the JBL Vibe Beam 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.

$49.951Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026VIBE Beam price cell: $49.95. Exact Vibe Beam US launch price, excluding US sales tax. Current $54.95 and review $49.99 are not used.

$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.

US1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026Vibe series availability on JBL.com in Feb. 2023. CES US announcement and USD launch MSRP. Does not claim exhaustive global availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Blue3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026Colour selectors: Black, White, Blue. Current maker names. Reference photo is Black. Other regional colours are not inferred.

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

Music1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026Optimized for music listening and making calls.

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-ear6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-beam-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public review introduction: in-ears. Maker QSG pages 3 and 4 show supplied sealing tips seated in the canal.

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.

Stem4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Comfortable fit: stick-closed design. Extending stem is also shown in maker control diagram.

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 bud5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 7 Dual Connect: L/R Mono Mode. Either left or right bud, not simultaneous different audio sources.

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 Vibe Beam

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	8

Source13Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact original Vibe Beam datasheet states Driver size: 8 mm Dynamic Driver. Diameter and technology are published. Quantity per earbud and acoustic role are not explicitly stated, so count and role are omitted. The derived diameter may use this row, but the total driver count must remain unknown.

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.

Dynamic4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 states an 8 mm Dynamic Driver. The new drivers row preserves its published diameter and type with unknown quantity and role. No physical count is inferred.

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 kHz4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Acoustic response, separate from 2.4 GHz Bluetooth radio frequencies. Test level and codec are not stated.

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

16Ω4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Impedance: 16 ohm.

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

100dB3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW: 100 dB. Reference comes from exact maker audio table, complementing PDF 100 dB SPL at 1 kHz.

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Sensitivity reference

Per 1 mW3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW. Electrical reference 1 mW, acoustic frequency 1 kHz.

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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.

Jazz, Vocal, Bass, Extreme Bass5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 12 Equalizer screenshot explicitly shows JAZZ, VOCAL, BASS and EXTREME BASS, plus an add-preset icon. SoundGuys independently confirms those four on app 5.24.12. Club and Studio are not proved for this exact product and are omitted.

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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

No6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-beam-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public verdict: No ANC. Original Vibe Beam. Beam 2 ANC is excluded.

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.

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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.

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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

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2: Ambient Aware and TalkThru. Ambient Aware passes surroundings while music continues. TalkThru facilitates conversation. Not automatic speech detection.

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

Low mids are below the target and treble is emphasized.10Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Objective Measurements: under-emphasized low mids, strong treble. Original Black unit firmware v2.0.0, app 5.24.12, stock EQ. Lab rig and numeric target-deviation method not specified in the text. No numeric deviation from chart or alternate preset is inferred.

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

Voices are clear in a quiet room. Background noise remains audible in office and subway tests.11Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/jbl-vibe-beamRead 7 October 2026Call Quality section and simulated recordings: quiet room, office and subway. Reviewer says voices audible in quiet room, background noticeable in subway and office. No numeric speech-to-noise or bandwidth inference. Host, codec and firmware unstated.

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 Vibe Beam

ANC	Hours (h)
No	9.02
No	9.17

Source10Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Battery test result: 9 hours and 1 minute. SoundGuys standardized sample-track test, original Black JBLVBEAMBLKAM, firmware v2.0.0, app 5.24.12. No ANC in hardware. Host, codec, level and ambient-mode state not specified by exact review. Earbuds-only from one charge. Does not include case recharges.11Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/jbl-vibe-beamRead 7 October 2026Battery Life section: 9 hours and 10 minutes of playback. Exact original Vibe Beam. No ANC hardware. Reviewer playback-drain test. Host, codec, volume, ambient-mode state, firmware and app version unstated. Earbuds only. Different method and conditions from SoundGuys 9 h 1 min are kept as a separate row. No claimed case recharge multiplier becomes measured total.

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.

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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.

Yes5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8 Controls: microphone on/off icon, hold 2 s. Rendered call-control row shows crossed microphone toggle on both earbuds. Different from long-press assistant when not in a call.

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

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 VoiceAware: balance own voice heard during calls. Electronic own-voice adjustment during hands-free calls.

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6: Bluetooth, JBL VIBE BEAM Connected. USB cable is charging only. RTINGS public wired gaming verdict confirms no wired audio.

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

Bluetooth

5.24Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Bluetooth version: 5.2.

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

SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Connectivity paragraph: SBC and AAC. Tested original Black JBLVBEAMBLKAM firmware v2.0.0, app 5.24.12. Maker does not name codecs.

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 V1.74Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 profile table: A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.7.

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.

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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 Pair5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6: Tap to pair, tied to Your Google Account. Android 6.0+ illustrated Google account pairing. Swift Pair is not inherited from Beam 2.

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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

Yes6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-beam-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict: Video mode reduces latency. App Smart Audio and Video mode. No claimed millisecond value or gaming-grade promise.

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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, iOS7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026FAQ: work with iPhone and Android, Yes. Basic Bluetooth audio. Companion app restrictions are separate.

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.

AJBL Vibe Beam

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026FAQ: iPhone and Android, Yes. Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2. No platform-specific microphone assertion from generic HFP support.

BTechnics EAH-AZ80

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

AJBL Vibe Beam

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0+
Advanced touch controls	JBL Headphones app
Voice assistant	Compatible source device with Bixby, Siri or another voice assistant

Source5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 6 and 8: Android 6.0+, advanced controls app, BIXBY/Siri/OTHERS. Source-device assistants are not onboard independent assistants.

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.

48mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Earbud battery: 48 mAh / 3.85 V. Per earbud lithium-ion polymer cell. Typical versus rated is not stated. No Wh conversion stored.

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 Vibe Beam

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

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2: music up to 8 hrs, total 32 (8h + 24h), talk up to 4.5 hrs. Original hardware has no ANC. Case row explicitly total, not calculated recharge count. Codec, volume, ambient and call host are unstated. 24 hours case contribution is not stored as total.

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.

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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.

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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.

Less than 2 hours from empty. The maker does not separate earbud and case charging time.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original Vibe Beam technical table on page 2 states charging time below two hours from empty. It does not identify whether that estimate covers earbuds, case, or both. The published guidance is retained without assigning it to earbuds-only or case-only full-charge fields. The maker webpage rounds the generic estimate to two hours.

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.

10min4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 speed charge: two hours in 10 minutes.

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.

2h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 speed charge: extra two hours in 10 minutes. Earbud playback extension. Codec, volume and initial battery level not stated. Not a claim of full charge in 10 min.

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.

530mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 case battery: 530 mAh / 3.7 V. Case cell rating. Typical versus rated is not stated. Not USB output capacity.

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-C5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 13 Charging: USB-C receptacle and cable diagram. Supplied USB-C cable also listed in maker box contents.

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

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Case section: no wireless charging. Exact original case. No Qi claim from a sibling.

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.

Touch5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8: TAP x1, TAP x2, TAP x3, HOLD 2S. Capacitive touch confirmed by SoundGuys. Host voice assistant does not add onboard voice-command controls.

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.

Touch5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8 left bud: volume up x1, volume down x2. Advanced control assignments may require JBL Headphones app.

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

Left single tap: volume up, Left double tap: volume down, Right single tap: play or pause, Right double tap: next track, Right triple tap: previous track, Double tap either bud: answer or end call, Hold either bud for 2 seconds during a call: mute or unmute, Hold either bud for 2 seconds outside a call: voice assistant5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8 Controls icon rows and tap legend. Exact rendered illustrated assignments. Footnote requires connecting to JBL Headphones app to enable advanced controls. This is not a claim that every mapping is enabled before app setup.

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

Yes5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 12 Gestures: Customized Gesture, Left, Right. App required. No assumption all combinations are simultaneously assignable.

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

Voice assistant

Bixby, Siri5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8: BIXBY/Siri/OTHERS. Invokes compatible phone assistant. Unnamed others are not turned into named Google Assistant support.

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.

S, M, L5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 2 and 4: S/M/L. Supplied sizes, including fitted 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

Silicone7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Design paragraph: included silicone eartips. Original reviewer sample.

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

No12Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/jbl-vibe-beamRead 7 October 2026Specification comparison table first column is explicitly JBL Vibe Beam. Ear Fit Test: No. Generic JBL app fit-test instructions do not establish this feature for the original Vibe Beam.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP544Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 IP54-certified earbuds. Water splash and dust rating. RTINGS public IP56 contradicts maker and is not used. No immersion-depth claim.

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

IPX24Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 IPX2 charging case. Case rating is separate from earbud IP54.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

JBL Headphones5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3: JBL Headphones.

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

App platforms

Android, iOS8Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw598e5185/pdfs/JBL_Headphones_APP_Download.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android and iOS download links. This download PDF is linked directly by original Vibe Beam maker page and manual proves exact app compatibility.

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

User firmware updates

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026App paragraph: firmware updates. Review firmware v2.0.0 and JBL Headphones 5.24.12. No Beam 2 release-note inheritance.

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.

4.4g(0.2 oz)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Earbud: 4.4 g per pc, 8.8 g combined. One earbud, not maker webpage ambiguous pair earpiece weight 8.8 g.

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.

Width21.86Height23.5Depth30.99mm(0.9 × 0.9 × 1.2 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Earbud dimensions H*W*D: 23.5*21.86*30.99 mm. Uses explicitly identified source axes. Review unlabelled rounded tuple does not override maker.

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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.

39.5g(1.4 oz)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Charging case: 39.5 g. Published separately from 8.8 g earbud pair, excludes buds.

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.

Width64.25Height47.82Depth25.79mm(2.5 × 1.9 × 1 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 case dimensions H*W*D: 47.82*64.25*25.79 mm. Uses source axes without visual reordering.

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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

APIJBLVBEAM5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026QSG page 34: FCC ID APIJBLVBEAM, HVIN VBEAML and VBEAMR. Published exact original hardware FCC identifier. No Beam 2 identifier.

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Other certifications

EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS 2015/8632Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwc97d8404/pdfs/JBL_WAVE_VIBE_BEAM-EU_UK_DOC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 conformity directives: RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS (EU) 2015/863. Manufacturer declaration for WAVE BEAM and VIBE BEAM. Not a Bluetooth SIG listing.

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In the box

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In the box

JBL Vibe Beam earbuds, Charging case, USB Type-C charging cable, 3 sizes of eartips, Warranty / Warning, Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 What is in the box item table. No wall adapter listed. Optional accessories excluded.

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 Vibe Beam

Type	Count
USB Type-C charging cable	1

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 box table: 1 x USB Type-C charging cable. Source does not explicitly name opposite connector in text or length. No inferred cable length.

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

www.jbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.html3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026JBL Vibe Beam product page.

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

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026VIBE BEAM, True wireless earbuds. Two-page English maker datasheet.

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.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdf5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Quick start guide, Model: VIBE BEAM. Original model. Beam 2 manual is excluded.

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.

1year9Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Headphones Warranty Period: One year. New product, purchased from authorized US reseller and used in US. General JBL warranty and exact-linked global warranty card have no different Vibe Beam term. Statutory rights separate.

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