Technics EAH-AZ100
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
What Buyers Say
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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
The Sony LinkBuds Open are praised for their unique open-ear design that provides exceptional comfort and situational awareness, making them ideal for all-day wear. Users love the lightweight build and clear mids/highs, but consistently note the lack of bass response as a major drawback. Battery life is solid at around 7-8 hours, and the charging case offers quick top-ups. Overall, these earbuds excel for those prioritizing comfort and ambient sound over noise isolation and deep bass.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
- Lightweight and compact design
- Clear mids and highs
- Excellent situational awareness
- Stable Bluetooth connectivity
Cons
- Lack of bass response
- Not secure for strenuous exercise
- Significant ambient noise intrusion
- Fingerprint magnet charging case
- Only supports SBC and AAC codecs
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 33 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 2.5999999046325684 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
