Technics EAH-AZ100-S
JBL Live Beam 3
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and impressive call clarity. Users praise the LDAC support, comfortable fit, and customizable app, though some report fit issues and weak case magnets. Overall, they are considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles and professionals.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- Effective noise cancellation
- Impressive call clarity with AI
- Comfortable fit for long use
- Customizable EQ and ANC settings
Cons
- Fit issues for some users
- Weak case magnets
- Difficulty finding compatible foam tips
- No battery charge limit setting in app
- High price point
JBL Live Beam 3
The JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds receive largely positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, deep bass, and innovative charging case with a touchscreen that allows control without a phone. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, though some note the ANC is not the best and the case battery life could be better. However, a significant minority report severe issues with firmware updates causing one earbud to stop working, poor customer support, and bugs like random reconnection or settings resetting, leading to a strong warning against purchase.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Deep and rich bass
- Innovative touchscreen charging case
- Customizable EQ via app
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Firmware update failures causing earbud malfunction
- Poor customer support
- Case battery life subpar
- ANC not the best
- Bugs like random reconnection and settings reset
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-S | JBL Live Beam 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | JBL Live Beam 3 - True Wireless Noise-Cancelling Closed-Stick Earbuds, 48Hrs Total Playback, Wireless Charging, 6 Mics for Perfect Calls, Multi-Point Connection, IP55 Waterproof and dustproof |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 36 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 68 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
JBL Live Beam 3
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
No current pricing available
JBL Live Beam 3
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 1 of 42 specs.
