Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0120
Bose
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100
88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
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
Sound quality 12
Bass performance 6
Noise cancellation 5
Comfort 6
Battery life 5
Value for money 4
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0120
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Bose QuietComfort 888507-0120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation and Mic, USB-C Charging, IPX4 Rating, Up to 8.5 Hours of Playtime, Rosewood Mauve |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation and Mic, USB-C Charging, IPX4 Rating, Up to 8.5 Hours of Playtime, Rosewood Mauve | Bose | 888507-0120 | Quie |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | USB-C |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 20-minute charge extends playback by up to 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 21.25 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Bose QCE |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0120
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ1000.426score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 888507-01200.497score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0120 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
