Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
99 Overall Score
vs
Creative EF1190
Creative
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Sound quality 5
Noise cancellation 3
Comfort 4
Battery life 2
Price 2
Volume 1
Creative EF1190
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-K | Creative EF1190 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 10★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Creative Zen SXFI Air Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black | Creative Labs | Zen Air SXFI | 51EF1180AA000 | True Wireless | Black | Charging Case: 40g (1.41 oz)(Per earbud): 5.45g (0.19 oz) | (Per earbu |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 12 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 | 39 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 60 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Creative App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Creative EF1190
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Creative EF1190
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 39 specs.
