Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Shokz OpenDots ONE
Shokz
55 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
Shokz OpenDots ONE
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | Shokz OpenDots ONE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 11 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | SHOKZ OpenDots ONE-Open-Ear Headphones, Clip-On Earbuds-Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Microphone-Secure, Lightweight, Comfort-Premium Dolby Audio-Water Resistant-Fast Charging-Up to 40 hrs Playtime |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
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
Shokz OpenDots ONE
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.