ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
Users praise these earbuds for their secure fit, automatic connection, and good sound quality for the price, with several noting they stay in place during activity. However, some find them too large or uncomfortable, and there are complaints about cheap plastic build, connectivity issues, and poor noise cancellation. The ear wings are considered too soft to be effective, and the glossy case scratches easily.
Pros
- Secure fit during activity
- Automatic Bluetooth connection
- Good sound quality for price
- Comfortable for small ears
- USB-C charging cable included
Cons
- Too large for some ears
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Connectivity dropouts on one side
- Poor noise cancellation
- Ear wings too soft to be effective
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
| ICESOMNUS X12 PRO | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | semi-in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | semi-in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 14.199999809265137 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sabbat X12 PRO Semi in-Ear Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4 TWS Headphones with Comfortable Open-Fit Design, Clear Calls, Button Siri Control, 30H Long Battery Life,IPX5 Waterproof(Flames) | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Android Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th 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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.