Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
The AirPods (2nd Gen) receive mixed feedback, with many praising the sound quality and value of refurbished units, but a significant number report early failures like battery death, one side stopping, or charging issues within months. Verified buyers and long-term users note decent performance, while complaints about long wait times, poor refurbishment quality, and customer service problems are common. Overall, the product is a gamble: great when it works, but reliability is inconsistent.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Good value for refurbished price
- Works like new
- Easy pairing with Apple devices
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Battery dies quickly
- One side stops working
- Charging case fails
- Long delivery wait times
- Poor refurbishment quality
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
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.16 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 23 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods with Charging Case, 2nd Gen | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes gives you up to 3 hours of listening time | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st 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
Technics EAH-AZ100 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
