Technics EAH-AZ100
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
The Sony LinkBuds Open are praised for their unique open-ear design that provides exceptional comfort and situational awareness, making them ideal for all-day wear. Users love the lightweight build, clear mids and highs, and smart features like adaptive sound control and head gestures. However, the lack of bass response is a common disappointment, and the fit may not be secure enough for vigorous exercise. Battery life is solid at around 7-8 hours, with quick charging adding an hour in three minutes.
Pros
- Exceptional all-day comfort
- Lightweight and compact design
- Clear mids and highs
- Unique open-ear design for situational awareness
- Smart features like adaptive sound control and head gestures
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Fit may be loose during exercise
- No active noise cancellation
- Glossy case attracts fingerprints
- Limited codec support (SBC/AAC only)
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 30 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2.200000047683716 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 12 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | 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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average battery (21st percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
