Technics EAH-AZ100

Technics EAH-AZ100

Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Minor IV

Marshall Minor IV

Marshall
59 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Technics EAH-AZ100

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 12
👍 Bass performance 6
👍 Noise cancellation 5
👍 Comfort 6
👍 Battery life 5
🤔 Value for money 4

Marshall Minor IV

68 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Marshall Minor IV earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, comfortable fit, and excellent battery life. However, several users report connectivity issues, touch control sensitivity, and occasional reliability problems with the charging case. The app is generally praised for its equalizer and customization options, though some find it laggy. Overall, these earbuds are recommended for their audio performance and comfort, but potential buyers should be aware of the mixed connectivity experiences.

Pros
  • Great sound quality
  • Comfortable fit
  • Excellent battery life
  • Wireless charging case
  • Customizable equalizer
Cons
  • Connectivity issues
  • Touch controls too sensitive
  • App laggy
  • Charging case reliability
  • Earbuds fall out easily
👍 Sound quality 10
👎 Connectivity 5
👍 Comfort 5
👍 Battery life 4
🤔 App experience 4
🤔 Touch controls 4

Scores

Calls
Technics
100
Marshall
49
Travel
Technics
100
Marshall
58
Music
Technics
94
Marshall
57
Commute
Technics
94
Marshall
50
Gaming
Technics
92
Marshall
62
Budget
Technics
89
Marshall
69
Fitness
Technics
88
Marshall
69

Specifications

Technics EAH-AZ100Marshall Minor IV
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear Tips5 x Eartip Pairs—
Weight0.01 kg★0.01 kg
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size10 mm12 mm★
Drivers11
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max40 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsAAC, LC3, LDAC, SBCMarshall Minor IV True Wireless Headphones, Black
SurroundDolby Atmos, Spatial Audio—
Noise Control
ANC✓★✗
ANC Typeadaptive—
Transparency✓★✗
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.35.3
ProfilesAVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP—
Multipoint✓✓
Wired ConnectorBluetooth—
Range10 m10.100000381469727 m★
Earbud Battery
Battery Life8 hrs★7 hrs
Charge Time2.5 hrs2 hrs★
Fast Charging15 min. for 90 min. playback15 minutes = 3 hours
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery28 hrs30 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✓★✗
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★2
NC Mic✓★✗
Features
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, SiriVoice assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppAndroid & iOSMarshall
Volume Limiting✗—
Gaming Mode✗—
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIPX4IPX4

Pros & Cons

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

Marshall Minor IV

  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong build (79th percentile)
  • Strong sound (77th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)

Pricing

Technics EAH-AZ100

Marshall Minor IV

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Verdict

★ Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100

Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.

Technics EAH-AZ100 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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