Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
The Sony LinkBuds Open receive mixed feedback. Some users praise their unique open design for comfort and situational awareness, especially in office or active environments, while others report severe fit issues with earbuds falling out easily. Audio quality is criticized as poor and not loud enough by some, and there are complaints about pairing difficulties and battery drain on the left bud. The product seems to work well for specific use cases but has significant drawbacks for general use.
Pros
- Unique open design for situational awareness
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good for office use
- Secure fit for some users
- Clear call quality in loud environments
Cons
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Poor audio quality and low volume
- Pairing issues
- Battery drain on left earbud
- Niche product not for everyone
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
