Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bose
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
92 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Sound quality 8
Call quality 3
Noise cancellation 5
Comfort 4
Battery life 2
Value for money 3
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | cuffed |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| 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 | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 minutes for 2 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 19.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | 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
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Strong battery (73rd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-N0.010score per dollar
vs
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)0.005score per dollar
Technics EAH-AZ100-N offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
