Technics EAH-AZ100-N
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, particularly with LDAC and Dolby Atmos. Users highlight the surprisingly effective AI-powered call noise cancellation, which blocks out background noise like screaming children or car washes. Comfort and customization via the app are also praised, though some note the ANC is slightly weaker than the previous AZ80 model.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- AI-powered call noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for hours
- Customizable EQ via app
- Effective ANC and pass-through modes
Cons
- High price point ($300)
- ANC slightly weaker than AZ80
- Touch controls take getting used to
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184
The CMF Buds 2 Plus are widely praised for delivering exceptional value, with many users claiming they rival or surpass far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro 2 and Bose headphones in audio quality and noise cancellation. The customizable EQ and app experience are standout features, though some note a bass-heavy default tuning and mediocre performance on classical music. Noise cancellation is effective for most ambient sounds but may struggle with loud gym noises, and a few users experienced software quirks like audio cutting out, which were resolved by disabling in-ear detection.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Great sound quality with customizable EQ
- Effective noise cancellation for most environments
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent app experience
Cons
- Bass-heavy default tuning
- Mediocre performance on classical music
- Noise cancellation struggles with loud gym noises
- Some software glitches (audio cutouts)
- Bulky charging case
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | LCP |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10-minute charge for 8.5 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 61.5 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.