Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Apple AirPods Pro MWP22AM/A
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
The Technics AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users praise the balanced bass, sparkling highs, and impressive soundstage, though some wish for higher volume and a lower price. Battery life is solid, and the earbuds are comfortable for extended wear, making them a top choice for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Solid battery life
- Balanced bass and treble
Cons
- Could be louder
- High price point
- Limited availability at Best Buy
- No volume control via tapping
Apple AirPods Pro MWP22AM/A
The AirPods Pro are highly praised for their excellent noise cancellation, seamless integration with Apple devices, and good sound quality. Users appreciate the comfortable fit, quick charging, and durability, with one pair surviving snow and rain. However, some find the ear tips uncomfortable after extended use, and the battery life is around 4 hours, though the case provides multiple charges.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Good sound quality with balanced audio
- Comfortable fit for most users
- Quick charging and long battery life with case
Cons
- Uncomfortable ear tips for some users
- Battery life only about 4 hours
- No volume control on earbuds
- Device switching requires manual reconnection
- Charging case indicator light confusing
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-K | Apple AirPods Pro MWP22AM/A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Three sizes |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Apple AirPods Pro |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Apple AirPods Pro MWP22AM/A
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.