Nothing Ear (3a)
Nothing
68 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Ear (3a)
No customer feedback yet
Technics EAH-AZ100
88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, with users highlighting deep bass, clear highs, and immersive audio. Comfort, battery life, and noise cancellation are also frequently commended, though some users note the price is high and volume could be louder. A few minor issues like Bluetooth LE disconnects and initial multi-device pairing were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep immersive bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- High price point
- Limited maximum volume
- Bluetooth LE disconnects
- Initial multi-device pairing issues
- Plastic exterior
Sound quality 12
Bass performance 6
Noise cancellation 5
Comfort 6
Battery life 5
Value for money 4
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Specifications
| Nothing Ear (3a) | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.1699999570846558 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 mins for 1 hour (Earbuds), 10 mins for 10 hours (Earbuds + Case) | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 42 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (3a)
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Ear (3a)0.488score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-AZ1000.303score per dollar
Nothing Ear (3a) offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 39 specs.
