MIPEACE MI04
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
What Buyers Say
MIPEACE MI04
These earbuds are praised for their comfort, noise isolation, and exceptional battery life, often lasting a full workday with plenty of charge left. However, durability is a concern: the permanently attached silicone tips can tear, and some units have experienced left-side failure after a few months. Sound quality is decent for the price but not audiophile-grade, and pairing can be slow. Overall, they offer great value for money if you can accept the potential longevity issues.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good noise isolation
- Great value for money
- Durable build
Cons
- Non-replaceable silicone tips prone to tearing
- Left side failure after a few months
- Mediocre sound quality
- Slow Bluetooth pairing
- Auto power-off without notification
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
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
Scores
Specifications
| MIPEACE MI04 | Technics EAH-AZ100-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | MIPEACE Bluetooth Earplug Headphones, Neckband Wireless Earbuds earplugs-29db Noise Reduction isolating in-Ear earplug Earphones with Controls,IPX6 sweatproof,20+Hour Battery(Blue Green) | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 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 | IPX6 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
MIPEACE MI04
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.