Technics EAH-AZ100-S
Technics
98 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser 14500-850
Sennheiser
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
85 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and impressive call clarity. Users praise the LDAC support, comfortable fit, and customizable app, though some report fit issues and weak case magnets. Overall, they are considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles and professionals.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- Effective noise cancellation
- Impressive call clarity with AI
- Comfortable fit for long use
- Customizable EQ and ANC settings
Cons
- Fit issues for some users
- Weak case magnets
- Difficulty finding compatible foam tips
- No battery charge limit setting in app
- High price point
Sound quality 14
Noise cancellation 8
Call quality 4
Comfort and fit 7
Build quality 4
Battery life 5
Sennheiser 14500-850
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-S | Sennheiser 14500-850 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 18 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Sennheiser Momentum Sport - Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body, Graphite |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Sennheiser Momentum Sport - Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body, Graphite | #80 in Headphones & Accessories | Sennheiser | MOME |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Polar Flow |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Sennheiser 14500-850
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-S
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
