Technics EAH-AZ100-N
Linsoul ZiiGaat Odyssey
What Buyers Say
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
Linsoul ZiiGaat Odyssey
The Ziigaat Odyssey IEMs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their near-endgame sound quality, with a tuning that is slightly fun yet neutral, excellent detail, and natural timbre. Users praise the bass, mids, and highs, noting they outperform many competitors in the $200–300 range. However, the stock accessories—cable, ear tips, and case—are widely criticized as cheap or throwaway, requiring aftermarket upgrades to fully realize the IEMs' potential. A few users mention the fit may be large for smaller ears and that the sound at low volumes can be slightly dull.
Pros
- Near-endgame sound quality
- Excellent detail and separation
- Natural timbre and non-fatiguing
- Satisfying bass without muddy mids
- Great for all genres
Cons
- Cheap stock cable and ear tips
- Poor quality zipper case
- Large fit for small ears
- Slightly dull at low volumes
- Thin stock cable with tight fit
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-N | Linsoul ZiiGaat Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In-Ear |
| Ear Tips | Extra large, Large, Medium, Small | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 4★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 23 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 104 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 104 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Linsoul ZiiGaat Odyssey In–Ear Monitor, 1DD+3BA Hybrid IEM Earphone, Wired Gaming Earbuds, Professional Sound Isolating Inner-ear Monitors with Detachable IEM Cable for Bass-lovers Musician Audiophile |
| 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 | 3.5mm |
| 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★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | 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 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-N
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Linsoul ZiiGaat Odyssey
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-N offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
