Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
Samsung
64 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.1 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 4.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 61 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Virtual Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Android Only |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
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 user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.