AILKIN vs Technics EAH-AZ100
AILKIN
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
AILKIN
These USB-C earbuds offer good sound quality and comfort for the price, with many users praising their value and functionality as a wired backup option. However, some reviewers noted issues with fit and comfort, and one pointed out a misleading product description regarding the Samsung branding. Overall, they are a solid choice for basic audio needs, though not without minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Good sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Convenient in-line controls
- Good value as a backup wired option
- Clear vocals and adequate volume
Cons
- Misleading product description regarding Samsung branding
- Fit issues for some users, earbuds falling off
- Sound imbalance between left and right earbuds
- Not as comfortable as expected for some
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
Scores
Specifications
| AILKIN | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | โ | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | โ | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | โ | 1★ |
| Freq Min | โ | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | โ | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | โ | 16 ฮฉ |
| Hi-Res Audio | โ | โ |
| Codecs | USB C Headphones for iPhone 17 16 15 Pro Max Plus Air iPad Pro, USB-C in-Ear Buds with Micrphone & Noise Cancelling USBC Apple Wired Earbuds Headphones, Type C Earphones for Galaxy S26 S25 S24 Pixel | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | โ | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | โ | โ |
| ANC Type | โ | adaptive |
| Transparency | โ | โ★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | โ | โ★ |
| Bluetooth | โ | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | โ | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | โ | โ★ |
| Wired Connector | โ | Bluetooth |
| Range | โ | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | โ | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | โ | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | โ | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | โ | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | โ | โ★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | โ | โ |
| Mic Count | โ | 6★ |
| NC Mic | โ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | โ | โ |
| App | โ | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | โ | โ |
| Gaming Mode | โ | โ |
| Bone Conduction | โ | โ |
| Water Resistance | โ | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
AILKIN
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
AILKIN
No current pricing available
Technics EAH-AZ100
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
