Technics EAH-AZ100-N
QCY T13
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
QCY T13
Users overwhelmingly praise the QCY T13 earbuds for their excellent battery life, good sound quality for the price, and comfortable fit. Many note they have held up well over years of use, though some mention minor issues like the mic quality during calls or earbuds falling out during exercise. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value option under $50.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Good sound quality for price
- Comfortable fit
- Long-lasting build
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Poor mic quality during calls
- Earbuds may fall out during exercise
- Sound quality not as good as TOZO
- QCY app has limited features
- Screen cover inside audio hole may detach
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | QCY T13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 7.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Android Phone Control, Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Isolation, Universal Phone Control |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 40 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 | QCY APP |
| 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
QCY T13
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
QCY T13 offers 9.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
