Anker A3874
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
What Buyers Say
Anker A3874
The Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 open-ear earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their comfortable fit, impressive sound quality, and long battery life. Users appreciate the ability to hear ambient sounds while enjoying music, and many find them a great alternative to in-ear or over-ear designs. A few reviewers note that the open-ear design involves some compromises, and one user considers them merely adequate for the price.
Pros
- Comfortable open-ear fit
- Impressive sound quality
- Long battery life
- Ability to hear ambient sounds
- Secure fit during activity
Cons
- Compromises of open-ear design
- Adequate for the price according to one user
- Need to consult online manual for full features
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
The Technics AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users praise the balanced bass, sparkling highs, and impressive soundstage, though some wish for higher volume and a lower price. Battery life is solid, and the earbuds are comfortable for extended wear, making them a top choice for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Solid battery life
- Balanced bass and treble
Cons
- Could be louder
- High price point
- Limited availability at Best Buy
- No volume control via tapping
Scores
Specifications
| Anker A3874 | Technics EAH-AZ100-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 20 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 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 | 35 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Anka | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Anker A3874
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Anker A3874 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
