Soundcore Space A40
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Space A40
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, customizable EQ via the app, and effective noise cancellation. Users highlight the comfortable fit, long battery life, and fast charging as major strengths. Some reviewers note that the ANC is not as strong as premium competitors and there can be occasional Bluetooth connectivity drops in certain environments. Overall, they are considered exceptional value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with customizable EQ
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC not as strong as premium competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connectivity drops
- Touch controls limited to certain functions at once
- Mode changes only indicated by beeps, not voice
- Left earbud can cause soreness with large tips
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, particularly with LDAC and Dolby Atmos. Users highlight the surprisingly effective AI-powered call noise cancellation, which blocks out background noise like screaming children or car washes. Comfort and customization via the app are also praised, though some note the ANC is slightly weaker than the previous AZ80 model.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- AI-powered call noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for hours
- Customizable EQ via app
- Effective ANC and pass-through modes
Cons
- High price point ($300)
- ANC slightly weaker than AZ80
- Touch controls take getting used to
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Space A40 | Technics EAH-AZ100-N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 4 different ear tip sizes; 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore app | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Space A40 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 39 specs.
