Technics EAH-AZ100
PowerA NSHS0531-01
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
PowerA NSHS0531-01
These wired earbuds are a hit among Nintendo Switch 2 users, praised for their premium feel, comfort, and impressive sound quality for the price. While some note the microphone lags slightly and volume control is missing, the overall value and lack of Bluetooth latency make them a solid choice for gaming.
Pros
- Premium feel and build quality
- Comfortable for extended use
- Great sound quality for the price
- No Bluetooth latency
- Multiple ear tip sizes included
Cons
- Microphone lag
- No volume control on earbuds
- Sound slightly low in volume for some
- Lacks bass for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | PowerA NSHS0531-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | 3 swappable tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | PowerA Wired Earbuds for Nintendo Switch 2- Black, Officially Licensed, 8 mm Speaker Drivers, in-Ear Design, 3 Swappable Tips, Includes Drawstring Storage Bag |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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 | — |
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
PowerA NSHS0531-01
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
PowerA NSHS0531-01 offers 5.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.
