Technics EAH-AZ100-S
Technics
98 Overall Score
vs
Etymotic Research ER2XR
Etymotic Research
14 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
85 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and impressive call clarity. Users praise the LDAC support, comfortable fit, and customizable app, though some report fit issues and weak case magnets. Overall, they are considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles and professionals.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- Effective noise cancellation
- Impressive call clarity with AI
- Comfortable fit for long use
- Customizable EQ and ANC settings
Cons
- Fit issues for some users
- Weak case magnets
- Difficulty finding compatible foam tips
- No battery charge limit setting in app
- High price point
Sound quality 14
Noise cancellation 8
Call quality 4
Comfort and fit 7
Build quality 4
Battery life 5
Etymotic Research ER2XR
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-S | Etymotic Research ER2XR | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Wired |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | foam and three-flange eartips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 15 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| 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 | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-S
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Etymotic Research ER2XR
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-S0.417score per dollar
vs
Etymotic Research ER2XR0.101score per dollar
Technics EAH-AZ100-S offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-S
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.
