Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
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
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
The Jabra earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the multipoint connectivity for seamlessly switching between work calls and music, making them ideal for remote work. However, a significant complaint is the aggressive sleep mode that causes audio delays after brief silences, rendering them frustrating for video and voice chat. While some find them worth the price, others warn of persistent firmware update issues and a design flaw that has plagued Jabra products for years.
Pros
- Multipoint connectivity for work and music
- Seamless call switching between devices
- Great for remote work and Teams
- Comfortable alternative to headsets
- Good sound quality when active
Cons
- Aggressive sleep mode causing audio delays
- Audio cutouts after brief silence
- Frustrating for video and voice chat
- Persistent firmware update issues
- Design flaw present for years
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | S, M, L |
| 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★ | 80 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 8 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7, HSP 1.2, SPP 1.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 25 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Android & iOS |
| 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.