Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Hulaed Q28S
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
Hulaed Q28S
These earbuds are praised for their tiny size and comfort, especially for side sleepers, with good sound and battery life. However, many users report reliability issues, particularly the left earbud disconnecting or failing within months, and some find them painful. Anker's warranty support is helpful for some, but others are left frustrated after the return period.
Pros
- Tiny and comfortable fit
- Great for side sleepers
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Sleep mode feature
Cons
- Left earbud disconnecting or failing
- Inconsistent reliability across units
- Painful for some users
- Issues after a few months of use
- Return period too short for defects
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | Hulaed Q28S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Invisible Sleep Headphones, Sleep Earbuds for Side Sleepers, Small Comfortable Noise Blocking Sleep Earphones,Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Earbuds, in-Ear Ear Buds for Sleeping - Black |
| 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★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | 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 | IPX6 |
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
Hulaed Q28S
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Hulaed Q28S offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
