Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
KZ Duet
KZ
18 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
92 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, particularly with LDAC and Dolby Atmos. Users highlight the surprisingly effective AI-powered call noise cancellation, which blocks out background noise like screaming children or car washes. Comfort and customization via the app are also praised, though some note the ANC is slightly weaker than the previous AZ80 model.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- AI-powered call noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for hours
- Customizable EQ via app
- Effective ANC and pass-through modes
Cons
- High price point ($300)
- ANC slightly weaker than AZ80
- Touch controls take getting used to
Sound quality 8
Call quality 3
Noise cancellation 5
Comfort 4
Battery life 2
Value for money 3
KZ Duet
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | KZ Duet | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | 2 sets of included ear tip sizes |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dual dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 25 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | KZ Duet Wired Earbuds with Mic, Dual Driver in Ear Earphone with 3.5mm Jack | Noise Isolating, Low Profile HiFi Headphone, Clear Full-Range Audio Call and Track Control, Convenient for Travel, Black |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | 3.5mm |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 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★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
KZ Duet
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.