Technics EAH-AZ100-N
CIQILY S49
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
CIQILY S49
Most users are very satisfied with these earbuds, praising their clear sound, long battery life, comfortable fit, and easy pairing. A few reviewers reported issues with one earbud being quiet or the product weakening after a short time, and one noted the controls are touch-sensitive rather than physical buttons. Overall, they are seen as a great value for the price, especially for hands-free calls and music on the go.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Easy pairing
- Compact carrying case
Cons
- Left earbud quiet for some
- Product weakens after two weeks
- Touch controls instead of buttons
- No noise cancellation as advertised
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | CIQILY S49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Wireless Headphone,Bluetooth 5.3 Earbuds for Samsung Galaxy A17 A16 A15 A56 A36 S26 S25 Ultra S24 S23 S22 S20 60H Playback with Dual LED Display HiFi Stereo Wireless Earphone for iPhone 16e 16 15 Pro |
| 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★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 60 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 | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX7 |
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
CIQILY S49
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
CIQILY S49 offers 10.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
