Technics EAH-AZ100-K
JBL Tune Flex 2
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
The Technics AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users praise the balanced bass, sparkling highs, and impressive soundstage, though some wish for higher volume and a lower price. Battery life is solid, and the earbuds are comfortable for extended wear, making them a top choice for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Solid battery life
- Balanced bass and treble
Cons
- Could be louder
- High price point
- Limited availability at Best Buy
- No volume control via tapping
JBL Tune Flex 2
The JBL Tune Flex 2 earbuds receive mixed reviews. Many users praise the sound quality, noise cancellation, and app features, finding them comfortable and a good value for the price. However, a significant number of reviews report serious issues with battery life, charging problems, and units failing within months, leading to strong negative sentiment from those users.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Good value for money
- Useful app features
Cons
- Poor battery life (some users)
- Charging issues
- Left earbud not charging
- Units failing within months
- Unintentional touch controls
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-K | JBL Tune Flex 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 13 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | JBL Headphones App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
JBL Tune Flex 2
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 40 specs.