JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
These earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent value, comfortable fit, and impressive sound quality, especially given the low price point. Many users love the skin-tone color options that help them blend in discreetly at work or school. A few recurring concerns include the case opening too easily, the earbuds being a bit large for small ears, and some issues with microphone quality and volume control. Overall, they are seen as a fantastic budget-friendly alternative to premium brands like AirPods.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
- Discreet skin-tone colors
Cons
- Case opens too easily
- Earbuds may be large for small ears
- Microphone quality could be better
- Volume control issues between buds and device
- Bluetooth connection speed not the fastest
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
| JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1 hour | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 34 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab app | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %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 9 of 39 specs.