Technics EAH-AZ100-S
Technics
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDRE9LP/BLK
Sony
30 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
85 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and impressive call clarity. Users praise the LDAC support, comfortable fit, and customizable app, though some report fit issues and weak case magnets. Overall, they are considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles and professionals.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- Effective noise cancellation
- Impressive call clarity with AI
- Comfortable fit for long use
- Customizable EQ and ANC settings
Cons
- Fit issues for some users
- Weak case magnets
- Difficulty finding compatible foam tips
- No battery charge limit setting in app
- High price point
Sound quality 14
Noise cancellation 8
Call quality 4
Comfort and fit 7
Build quality 4
Battery life 5
Sony MDRE9LP/BLK
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-S | Sony MDRE9LP/BLK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-the-ear, wired with 3.5mm plug |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 18 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Sony MDRE9LP/BLK Ear Buds,Black |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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 | — |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Sony MDRE9LP/BLK
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-S0.014score per dollar
vs
Sony MDRE9LP/BLK0.100score per dollar
Sony MDRE9LP/BLK offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-S
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
