Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301
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
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301
Users generally find these earbuds comfortable and good for sleeping, especially for side sleepers. However, there are significant complaints about the ANC not being strong enough, the product being overcomplicated and expensive, and durability issues with battery life. Some users also experienced ear canal irritation.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleepers
- Good fit and stays in ears
- Blocks street noise
- Good sound quality for size
- Locally stored sounds increase battery life
Cons
- ANC not strong enough for loud snoring
- Overcomplicated and expensive
- Battery life diminishes quickly
- Stopped working after 3 months
- Ear canal irritation
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | 4 x Silicone Eartips, 4 x Foam Eartips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 4.599999904632568 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Adaptive Snore-Masking System, Ultra-Comfort for Side Sleepers, 45H Playtime+PIQ 3.0 Compact Fast Charger for iPhone 17/16/15/14 Series, Galaxy, Pixel 4/3, iPad (Cable Not Included) |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | USB-C |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average sound (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.