Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Black SM-R177NZKAXAC Earbud Headphone/Headset
Samsung
47 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-K | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Black SM-R177NZKAXAC Earbud Headphone/Headset | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 61 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Android |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Black SM-R177NZKAXAC Earbud Headphone/Headset
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Below average battery (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-K0.294score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Black SM-R177NZKAXAC Earbud Headphone/Headset0.188score per dollar
Technics EAH-AZ100-K offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
