Technics EAH-AZ100-N
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
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
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
The JLab Work Buds have received generally positive feedback for their exceptional noise cancellation and seamless multipoint Bluetooth connection, making them a solid choice for virtual meetings and office use. Users appreciate the long battery life, interchangeable mic options, and effective background noise reduction in platforms like Teams and Zoom. However, some reviewers have flagged occasional Bluetooth disconnections and audio quality issues like a hollow sound, with battery life falling short of expectations for heavy use. The product is praised by most but has a few notable technical glitches.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Seamless multipoint Bluetooth connection
- Long battery life
- Interchangeable mic options
- Effective background noise reduction
Cons
- Occasional Bluetooth disconnects
- Audio quality sometimes hollow (\"in a barrel\")
- Battery life short for heavy use
- Rubber ear pieces loosen over time
- Setup issues with computer sound
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 minutes of charging = 1.5 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | JLab App |
| 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
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
