Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Boean
Technics EAH-AZ100
Boean
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
Boean
This product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its secure fit, USB-C connector, and good sound quality for the price, especially for budget-conscious buyers. However, several verified reviews report poor battery life, uncomfortable earhooks after extended wear, and one user describes the sound quality as terrible. Durability concerns also appear, with one unit failing after a month and a half.
Pros
- Secure fit with twist-lock design
- USB-C connector for easy charging
- Good sound quality for the price
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Long battery life for some users
Cons
- Poor battery life for some users
- Uncomfortable earhooks after extended wear
- Terrible sound quality reported by one user
- Durability issues (failure after 1.5 months)
- Non-adjustable earhooks (only flexible)
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Boean | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Boean Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Earbuds with 16 Hours Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Headphones HD Deep Bass Stereo IPX7 Waterproof Earphones for Sports Headset |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio | — |
| 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 | 16 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | 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 | IPX7 |
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
Boean
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100
Boean
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
