Westone B30
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Westone B30
The Westone IEMs receive generally positive feedback for their comfort and sound quality, with many users finding them amazing. However, concerns exist about the Bluetooth adapter's age and battery life, as well as the frequency curve accuracy and cable durability. A few users experienced issues like one earbud getting lost or the need for better stress relief on cables.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Nice sound quality
- Amazing overall experience
- Included Bluetooth adapter
- Good for portability
Cons
- Outdated Bluetooth adapter
- Short battery life (~3 hours)
- Inaccurate frequency curve
- Difficult cable removal
- Poor stress relief on cables
Technics EAH-AZ100
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
Scores
Specifications
| Westone B30 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 Pair Patented STAR Silicone Tips, 5 Pair True-Fit Foam Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | balanced armature | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 3★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 18 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 110 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Westone B30
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average battery (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st 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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
