Technics EAH-AZ100 vs SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds 61685
Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds 61685
SteelSeries
29 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100
88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
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
Sound quality 12
Bass performance 6
Noise cancellation 5
Comfort 6
Battery life 5
Value for money 4
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds 61685
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds 61685 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | โ |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | โ |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | โ |
| Drivers | 1★ | โ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 ฮฉ | โ |
| Hi-Res Audio | โ★ | โ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | โ |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio | โ |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | โ | โ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | โ★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | โ | โ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | โ |
| Multipoint | โ★ | โ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | โ |
| Range | 10 m★ | โ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | โ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | โ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | โ★ | โ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | โ | โ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | โ |
| NC Mic | โ★ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | โ |
| Touch Controls | โ★ | โ |
| App | Android & iOS | SteelSeries GG |
| Volume Limiting | โ | โ |
| Gaming Mode | โ | โ★ |
| Bone Conduction | โ | โ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds 61685
- Strong anc (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.