Technics EAH-AZ100
CIQILY S49
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
CIQILY S49
Most users are very satisfied with these earbuds, praising their clear sound, long battery life, comfortable fit, and easy pairing. A few reviewers reported issues with one earbud being quiet or the product weakening after a short time, and one noted the controls are touch-sensitive rather than physical buttons. Overall, they are seen as a great value for the price, especially for hands-free calls and music on the go.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Easy pairing
- Compact carrying case
Cons
- Left earbud quiet for some
- Product weakens after two weeks
- Touch controls instead of buttons
- No noise cancellation as advertised
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | CIQILY S49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Wireless Headphone,Bluetooth 5.3 Earbuds for Samsung Galaxy A17 A16 A15 A56 A36 S26 S25 Ultra S24 S23 S22 S20 60H Playback with Dual LED Display HiFi Stereo Wireless Earphone for iPhone 16e 16 15 Pro |
| 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 | 8 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 | 60 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 (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
CIQILY S49
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
CIQILY S49 offers 6.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
