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EAH-AZ40M2
Second-generation compact earbuds with ANC and multipoint
May 1, 2023★ Notable model149 $ at launchActive noise cancellation
Generation Lineage
5.5 hEarbud only
18 hWith case
IPX4Resistance
5.3Bluetooth
The surprising part — Its predecessor actually had 28% more battery life. Explore battery evolution →
Key Technology
2023 → 2026Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
ANC became the defining battlefield of premium wireless earbuds starting in 2019.
Lineage DNA
Tracked since EAH-AZ70W (2020), the first model in the line.
Battery life (earbud)
5.5 h-15% since the 1st model
Total battery life (case)
18 h-5% since the 1st model
Weight per earbud
5 g-29% since the 1st model★ line record
Launch price
149 $-47% since the 1st model
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8 generationsTechnics EAH-AZ
2020 → 2026
Comfort & durability
Weight per earbud5 g
CertificationIPX4
Battery life
Earbud only5.5 h
With case18 h
General
Release dateMay 1, 2023
Launch price149 $
Compared to EAH-AZ60M2
- --21% earbud-only battery life
- --28% total battery life with case
- +29% lighter per earbud
- +$100 cheaper at launch
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