OnePlus Buds Pro E512A
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
OnePlus Buds Pro E512A
The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers, praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and strong value for the price. Users highlight the customizable "Golden Sound" EQ and impressive battery life, though some note the active noise cancellation is good but not class-leading, and the touch controls require a squeeze rather than a tap. Overall, these earbuds are recommended as a top-tier choice in their price range.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for the price
- Customizable Golden Sound EQ
- Impressive battery life
Cons
- ANC not class-leading
- Touch controls require squeeze not tap
- Manual has incorrect control info
- Slightly metallic/tinny sound for some
- Left earbud fit issues for some ears
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
| OnePlus Buds Pro E512A | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LHDC 5.0 | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 43 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.159999966621399 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 mins for over 5 hours playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 43 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | 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 | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Buds Pro E512A
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
OnePlus Buds Pro E512A offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 40 specs.
