Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Forteza
Linsoul
35 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-K | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Forteza | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | over-ear |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Forteza in Ear Monitor, 1BA + 2DD HiFi Wired Earbuds, Gaming Earbuds, Hybrid Driver IEM Earphones Headphones, with Detachable IEM Cable for Musician Gamer (Blue) |
| 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★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Forteza
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-K0.426score per dollar
vs
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Forteza0.593score per dollar
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Forteza offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
