Technics EAH-AZ100
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II receive mostly positive reviews for their exceptional noise cancellation and comfortable fit, but many users report frustrating connectivity issues and a buggy app. Sound quality is praised as clear and bass-rich, though some find it lacks excitement. A significant number of buyers experienced problems with Bluetooth pairing, one-side connection drops, and a poorly designed user manual, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Clear sound with rich bass
- Good battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Buggy and non-intuitive app
- Inconsistent touch controls
- No wireless charging case
- No multi-point connection
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Soapstone |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | personalized |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 20-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Bose app |
| 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
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.