Technics EAH-AZ100
EarFun Air Pro 4
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
EarFun Air Pro 4
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional value, offering high-end features like excellent ANC, multipoint pairing, and impressive sound quality at a fraction of the cost of competitors. Users highlight the long battery life, customizable app, and surprising durability, with one pair surviving a full washing machine cycle. Minor criticisms include a slight fit adjustment needed for some and a limitation where multipoint doesn't work with the LDAC codec.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality with LDAC/aptX
- Long battery life (11 hours)
- Multipoint pairing
- Customizable app
Cons
- Fit may need adjustment for some
- Multipoint doesn't work with LDAC
- Le Audio not working for some
- One bud connection can drop when separated
- May fall out when eating
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | l |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | EarFun Air Pro 4 Adaptive Hybrid Noise Canceling Wireless Earbuds, Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, 6 Mics AI CVC 8.0 Call, LDAC Hi-Res Audio, 52H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.4, in-Ear Detection | |
| 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 5 |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 52 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | EarFun APP |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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
EarFun Air Pro 4
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.