AZ80's large 10mm drivers, special acoustic structure and category-leading noise cancellation give you exceptional Technics sound – wherever your day takes you. With beautifully crafted comfortable design, seamless device switching and crystal-clear call clarity – you won't miss a beat.
 
Features
Superior Uninterrupted Sound
 
Signature Technics Clear Sound
10mm aluminium drivers and unique acoustic technology offer a detailed rich sound for an exceptional audio experience.
 
Intuitive Smart Features
With seamless device switching, crystal-clear call clarity, convenient single-earphone use, easy sound control and long battery life.
 
All-Day Comfort Design
Low-profile design with natural concha fit – to stay comfortable and in-place throughout even your most active days.
 
Full Spectrum Sound
Experience detailed Technics hi-fi sound with powerful bass. An enhanced low-distortion bass response is achieved with large 10mm free-edge aluminium alloy diaphragms.*
 
Audio As It Should Be
Featuring an acoustic control chamber for natural mid-range with powerful bass. Plus a harmoniser for expansive sound with less distortion. Supports LDAC™ high-res wireless audio.*
*Delivered in 96 kHz/24-bit LDAC, when connected by Bluetooth® to a compatible device.
 
Pure Listening
Dual Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling tech using feedforward and feedback mics, plus analogue and digital processing – for uninterrupted category-leading hi-fi sound performance.
*Technics research using JEITA guidelines for true wireless noise cancelling headphones as of March 2023.
Intuitive Smart Features
 
Multipoint Connection to 3 Devices
Seamless switching for up to 3 devices* (e.g. PC, smartphone & tablet).
*No LDAC playback with 3 devices.
 
Convenient Single Earphone Use
Keep one ear open, or charge one earphone while using the other. Customise touch sensors through the Technics app.
 
Long Battery Life
Up to 7 hours* playback with ANC on, 24 hours back-up with the case. Quick charge for 70 minutes of playback.
*After a full charge, subject to playback volume and other factors.
 
More Smart Features
 
Easy Qi Wireless Charging
Simple fast wireless charging by placing the earphone case on a compatible charger.
*Qi wireless charger sold separately.
 
All-Day Comfort Design
 
Natural Concha Fit
Carefully shaped to fit the concha groove just above the ear opening – for a comfortable and secure fit.
 
Premium Look and Feel
Sleek aluminium trim, with engraved Technics logos, for a reassuringly crafted and tactile experience.
 
100% Plastic-Free Packaging
New plastic-free packaging. The plant-based bioplastic DURABIO™ is used in the earphones and charging case.
 
Specifications
 
Enhanced low-distortion bass response with is achieved with the large 10mm free-edge aluminium alloy diaphragm structure.
Featuring an acoustic control chamber for natural mid-range with powerful bass. Plus a harmoniser for low-distortion expansive sound.
Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling with feedforward & feedback mics, plus analogue & digital processing – a hi-fi experience.
Seamless switching for up to 3 devices (e.g. PC, smartphone & tablet).
JustMyVoice™ Technology with 8 mics & advanced wind suppression, to isolate speech from background noise for clearer calls.
 
General
Driver Unit (mm)
10 mm (3/8 in)
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 40 kHz (LDAC 96 kHz/990 kbps)
Mic
Monaural, MEMS Mic
Playback Time with Battery (LDAC)
Earphones
Approx. 4.5 hours (NC ON)
Approx. 5.0 hours (NC OFF)
Earphones with Charging case
Approx. 16 hours (NC ON)
Approx. 17 hours (NC OFF)
Playback Time with Battery (AAC)
Earphones
Approx. 7.0 hours (NC ON)
Approx. 7.5 hours (NC OFF)
Earphones with Charging case
Approx. 24 hours (NC ON)
Approx. 25 hours (NC OFF)
Charging Time (25°C/ 77°F)
Earphones
Approx. 2.0 hours
Charging case / USB
Approx. 2.5 hours
Charging case / Qi *With certified Qi charger
Approx. 3.5 hours
Earphones with Charging case
Approx. 3.0 hours
Earphones with Charging case / Qi *With certified Qi charger
Approx. 3.5 hours
Quick Charge (15 minutes, AAC)
Earphones
Approx. 70 minutes (NC ON)
Standby Time
Earphones
Approx. 9 hours (NC ON),
Approx. 15 hours (NC OFF, Auto power off does not work)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Earphones *with Earpiece M size
Approx. 22 mm x 27 mm x 24 mm
Approx. 7/8 inch x 1-1/16 inch x 15/16 inch
Charging case
Approx. 69 mm x 36 mm x 29 mm
Approx. 2-11/16 inch x 1-7/16 inch x 1-1/8 inch
Weight
Earphones (one side only: L and R are the same)
Approx. 7 g (0.25 oz)
Charging case
Approx. 50 g (1.8 oz)
Supplied Accessory
USB charging cord: Approx. 0.2 m (0.66 ft)
(Input Plug : USB Type-C Shape,
Output Plug : USB Type-C Shape),
Earpieces set : XS1, XS2, S1, S2, M, L, XL
(M attached)
 
Advanced Function
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Version
5.3
Supported Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
Codec
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Operating Distance
Up to 10 m (33 ft)
Multi-point
Yes(Connect up to 3 devices at a time.)
Multi-pairing
Yes(Connect up to 10 devices.)
Water Resistance
IPX4 Equivalent (Earphones only)
Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling
Yes