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Technics EAH-AZ80

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $284.

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Earbuds

Best valueDual Hybrid ANC, LDAC, Bluetooth Multipoint (3 devices)

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score89

Value signal100

Price$299

Release age3y 1m old

User score8.6

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Consensus

89/100

Release age

3y 1m old

Value signal

100/100