Technics EAH-AZ100
OnePlus Buds E513A
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, with users highlighting deep bass, clear highs, and immersive audio. Comfort, battery life, and noise cancellation are also frequently commended, though some users note the price is high and volume could be louder. A few minor issues like Bluetooth LE disconnects and initial multi-device pairing were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep immersive bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- High price point
- Limited maximum volume
- Bluetooth LE disconnects
- Initial multi-device pairing issues
- Plastic exterior
OnePlus Buds E513A
The OnePlus Buds 4 are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, strong bass, and effective ANC, which many reviewers say punch above their weight for the $100-120 price range. Comfort is a recurring point of contention: while some find them lightweight and comfortable for long wear, others report ear pain after extended use. The build quality of the charging case is frequently criticized as cheap and fragile, and the lack of wireless charging is noted as a downside. Overall, they are seen as a great value for OnePlus users, with some features like LHDC and AI translation limited to OnePlus devices.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with strong bass
- Effective adaptive ANC
- Good battery life (9-12 hours)
- Lightweight and comfortable for many
- IP55 water and sweat resistance
Cons
- Cheap and fragile case build quality
- No wireless charging
- Comfort issues for some users (ear pain)
- Mediocre transparency mode
- LHDC and AI translation limited to OnePlus devices
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | OnePlus Buds E513A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | l |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 40 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | LHDC 5.0 |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1.6699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
OnePlus Buds E513A
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100
No current pricing available
OnePlus Buds E513A
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.