Technics EAH-AZ100-N
SABBAT X12 PRO
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
SABBAT X12 PRO
Users praise these earbuds for their secure fit, automatic connection, and decent sound quality at the price point. However, some find them too large for their ears, and the ear wings are considered too soft to provide extra hold. A few users report connectivity issues and a cheap plastic feel, but overall satisfaction is high among those who can wear them comfortably.
Pros
- Secure fit that doesn't fall out
- Automatic Bluetooth connection
- Good sound quality for the price
- Comfortable for users with ear infections
- USB-C charging cable
Cons
- Too large for some ears
- Soft ear wings provide little hold
- Cheap plastic feel
- Connectivity issues with one side cutting out
- Poor noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | SABBAT X12 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Siri, Android Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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
SABBAT X12 PRO
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
SABBAT X12 PRO
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
