Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
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
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
The Baseus BP1 Pro earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, especially the deep bass, and incredible value at around $20. Users consistently compare them favorably to much more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Technics, noting great comfort, long battery life, and fast charging. Minor complaints include overly sensitive touch controls, limited equalizer options, and a quiet locate-device beep, but these are far outweighed by the positive experience.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep, powerful bass
- Incredible value for money
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Limited equalizer options
- Quiet locate-device beep
- Uncomfortable stock ear tips for some
- LDAC codec grayed out on some devices
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | 5 Sizes of Ear Tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Baseus App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.