Maxell OWS Pro
Maxell
30 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics
100 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Music
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Fitness
Specifications
| Maxell OWS Pro | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Maxell Open Wireless Earhooks - Stereo - True Wireless - Bluetooth - 32.8 ft - 16 Ohm - 20 Hz to 20 kHz - Earbud, Open-ear, Behind-the-ear, Over-the-ear - Binaural - Open - Clear, White | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| 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 |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | USB-C Fast Charging Connection | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 12 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 40 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | No | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Maxell OWS Pro
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (23th percentile)
- Below average battery (23th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Maxell OWS Pro1.059score per dollar
vs
Technics EAH-AZ1000.403score per dollar
Maxell OWS Pro offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
