Technics EAH-AZ100
Hulaed Q28S
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, with users highlighting deep bass, clear highs, and immersive audio. Comfort, battery life, and noise cancellation are also frequently commended, though some users note the price is high and volume could be louder. A few minor issues like Bluetooth LE disconnects and initial multi-device pairing were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep immersive bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- High price point
- Limited maximum volume
- Bluetooth LE disconnects
- Initial multi-device pairing issues
- Plastic exterior
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 | Hulaed Q28S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| 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 | 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
- 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 (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Hulaed Q28S offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
