Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
99 Overall Score
vs
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro
SoundPEATS
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Technics AZ100 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users praise the balanced bass, sparkling highs, and impressive soundstage, though some wish for higher volume and a lower price. Battery life is solid, and the earbuds are comfortable for extended wear, making them a top choice for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Solid battery life
- Balanced bass and treble
Cons
- Could be louder
- High price point
- Limited availability at Best Buy
- No volume control via tapping
Sound quality 5
Noise cancellation 3
Comfort 4
Battery life 2
Price 2
Volume 1
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-K | SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 30 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 min for 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | PeatsAudio |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (68th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-K0.422score per dollar
vs
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro1.934score per dollar
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
