Technics EAH-AZ80
Sony WI-C100
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ80
The Technics EAH-AZ10 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, featuring clear separation, wide soundstage, and natural tuning that rivals higher-end models. Users praise the comfortable and secure fit, effective noise cancellation that doesn't muddy the audio, and impressive battery life lasting up to 7 hours. However, a few critical reviews highlight poor touch controls that are unresponsive, and one user experienced a significant volume imbalance after 1.5 years, with the company offering only a 10% discount on a replacement rather than a fix. Overall, these are highly recommended for audiophiles and daily use, but potential buyers should be aware of possible durability and control issues.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with clear separation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation without audio degradation
- Impressive battery life up to 7 hours
- Great call quality
Cons
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Volume imbalance after extended use
- Poor customer service for defects
- Bulky design for some users
- ANC not sufficient in very loud environments
Sony WI-C100
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ80 | Sony WI-C100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 20 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 25 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1.1 Hours | 10-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 25 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 85 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ80
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony WI-C100
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.