Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Avantree ADHF-027-BLK
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
Avantree ADHF-027-BLK
Users praise the extra-long coiled cord for providing freedom of movement during video recording, gaming, or office work, and many note the comfortable fit and clear sound quality. However, a few reviewers report durability issues with the adapter connector failing within a month, and one audiophile criticizes the audio as muffled and poor compared to cheaper alternatives. The clip is also mentioned as fragile, and the cord weight can pull earbuds out unless clipped to clothing.
Pros
- Extra-long coiled cord
- Comfortable fit
- Clear sound quality
- Good for video recording
- Great value for price
Cons
- Adapter connector fails within a month
- Audio quality muffled for some
- Clip breaks easily
- Cord weight pulls earbuds out
- Earbuds don't stay in without clip
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-K | Avantree ADHF-027-BLK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Avantree Long Cord Earbuds for TV & PC, 18ft / 5.5m Extension Cable Earphones with Mic & Extra Long Spring Coil Wire, Metal Stereo in-Ear Wired Bass Headphones for 3.5mm Audio Output Devices - HF027 |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | 3.5mm |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Avantree ADHF-027-BLK
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
No current pricing available
Avantree ADHF-027-BLK
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 38 specs.
