Technics EAH-AZ100-K
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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
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The wired earbuds receive mixed feedback. Most users praise the comfort, sound quality, and ease of use, noting they work well with laptops and game consoles. However, a significant complaint highlights a dangerous lack of volume control causing sudden loud bursts. Durability is also questioned, with one report of the jack breaking within 6 months, and another noting sound quality is only adequate for podcasts, not music.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Easy to use controls
- Works well with laptops and consoles
- Affordable price
Cons
- Missing volume control leads to sudden loud bursts
- Fragile jack prone to breaking within months
- Bass quality is poor
- Sound quality only adequate for podcasts
- Durability uncertain over time
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-K | BENEWY Hi-Res Extra Bass Earbuds Noise Isolating in-Ear Headphones Wired | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Hi-Res Extra Bass Earbuds Noise Isolating in-Ear Headphones Wired Earbuds with Microphone for iPhone, iPod, iPad, MP3, Huawei, Samsung, Lightweight Earphones with Volume Control 3.5mm Jack Headphones |
| 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
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- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.