Technics EAH-AZ100
Shokz OpenFit 2+
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
Shokz OpenFit 2+
The Shokz Open Fit 2+ is widely praised for its lightweight, comfortable open-ear design that stays secure during sleep and workouts while allowing ambient awareness. Users consistently highlight the impressive battery life, clear sound quality with balanced mids and treble, and the effective companion app with EQ and Dolby Audio. A few reviewers note that the silver charging case looks cheap and that sound distorts at high volumes above 50-60%, while some experienced initial discomfort adjusting to the ear hook style.
Pros
- Lightweight and comfortable open-ear design
- Excellent battery life
- Good sound quality with balanced mids/treble
- Dolby Audio support via app
- Stays secure during sleep and workouts
Cons
- Sound distorts at high volume above 50-60%
- Silver charging case looks cheap
- Initial discomfort adapting to ear hook style
- Does not work with Siri for calls
- Bass response limited by open design
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Shokz OpenFit 2+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | DualBoost Dual-Driver |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 50 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | — | 96.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | AI-Powered Calls |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Shokz App |
| 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Shokz OpenFit 2+
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100
Shokz OpenFit 2+
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
