Soundcore AeroFit 2
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Soundcore AeroFit 2
Users generally praise the Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 for their comfortable open-ear design, good sound quality, and long battery life, with several noting they are ideal for all-day wear and for hearing surroundings. However, a few reviewers mention drawbacks such as compressed audio quality, always-on noise cancelling, and a high price for the performance, leading to a mixed but mostly positive sentiment.
Pros
- Comfortable open-ear fit
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Lightweight design
- Easy pairing with devices
Cons
- Compressed audio quality
- Always-on noise cancelling
- High price for performance
- Requires manual for features
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
| Soundcore AeroFit 2 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 20 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 127.5 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | 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 | 1 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Fast charge 10 minutes to get 3 hours more playtime | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 42 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore AeroFit 2
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Soundcore AeroFit 2 offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
