Technics EAH-AZ100-N
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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
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These earbuds offer great value for the price, with many users praising the battery life, comfort, and ease of pairing. However, some reviewers note that the sound quality is mediocre, the case feels cheap, and the physical control button can be annoying. Overall, they are a solid budget option but not for audiophiles.
Pros
- Great battery life
- Fast charging
- Comfortable fit
- Easy pairing
- Good value for money
Cons
- Poor sound quality for some
- Cheap plastic case
- Physical button can be annoying
- Bulky and heavy for sleeping
- Mediocre bass for advertised deep bass
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | kurdene N9inew | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | three sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 minutes of charging delivers 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | 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
kurdene N9inew
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
kurdene N9inew offers 10.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
