Anker A3959
Anker
74 Overall Score
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Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Technics
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Anker A3959
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Technics EAH-AZ100-N
92 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Sound quality 8
Call quality 3
Noise cancellation 5
Comfort 4
Battery life 2
Value for money 3
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Specifications
| Anker A3959 | Technics EAH-AZ100-N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 45 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Soundcore | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Anker A3959
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Anker A39590.138score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-AZ100-N0.010score per dollar
Anker A3959 offers 13.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
