Nothing Ear
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Nothing Ear
The Nothing Ear wireless earbuds are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, especially for bass-heavy music like EDM, and their comfortable fit. Users highlight the outstanding call quality, effective noise cancellation, and the versatile Nothing X app for customization. Some drawbacks include occasional Bluetooth drops, limited waterproofing, and the ChatGPT feature being exclusive to Nothing phones.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- Outstanding call quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Versatile Nothing X app with EQ
Cons
- Occasional Bluetooth disconnections
- Limited waterproofing (IP54 only)
- ChatGPT feature only for Nothing phones
- No volume slider on controls
- Noise cancellation not top-tier
Technics EAH-AZ100
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds, praising the exceptional sound quality, especially with LDAC and Dolby Atmos, and the surprisingly effective AI-powered call noise cancellation that blocks out background noise like screaming kids or car washes. Comfort, customization via the app, and solid battery life are also highlighted. The only potential downside mentioned is the high price, but most feel the premium features justify the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- AI-powered call noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Customizable EQ via app
- Solid battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC slightly weaker than AZ80
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Ear | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LHDC, LDAC, AAC, SBC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 10 hours playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40.5 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Nothing Ear offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 39 specs.
