Panasonic RZ-S500W
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Panasonic RZ-S500W
Overall, users are quite satisfied with these earbuds, praising the excellent noise cancelling, sound quality, and battery life. However, a significant issue is that they tend to fall out of ears during movement or talking, which is a major drawback for some. The value for money is highlighted as exceptional, with features like touch controls and multiple ear tip sizes being appreciated.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
- Multiple ear tip sizes
- Intuitive touch controls
Cons
- Earbuds fall out of ears
- Bulky design
- Large charging case
- Uncomfortable for some
- Sound quality not impressive for some
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
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic RZ-S500W | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | dual hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6.5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 70 min playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19.5 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Panasonic Audio Connect | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic RZ-S500W
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Panasonic RZ-S500W offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
