Technics EAH-AZ100
Baseus Bass BS1 NC
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds, praising the exceptional sound quality, especially with LDAC and Dolby Atmos, and the surprisingly effective AI-powered call noise cancellation that blocks out background noise like screaming kids or car washes. Comfort, customization via the app, and solid battery life are also highlighted. The only potential downside mentioned is the high price, but most feel the premium features justify the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- AI-powered call noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Customizable EQ via app
- Solid battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC slightly weaker than AZ80
Baseus Bass BS1 NC
These semi-in-ear earbuds offer impressive value for the price, with solid battery life, surprisingly effective noise cancellation, and a useful companion app. Sound quality is generally good, especially with Spatial Acoustics enabled, though the customizable EQ is widely criticized as unusable. Comfort and fit are praised by most, but some users report issues with microphone call quality and occasional connectivity quirks. Overall, a strong budget option with a few notable compromises.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Solid battery life
- Surprisingly effective noise cancellation
- Useful companion app with customization
- Comfortable semi-in-ear fit
Cons
- Customizable EQ is unusable
- Microphone quality poor on calls
- No transparency mode
- Case lacks wireless charging
- Case battery indicator vague
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Baseus Bass BS1 NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Baseus Bass BS1 NC
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100
Baseus Bass BS1 NC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
