Technics EAH-AZ100
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
What Buyers Say
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
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
These earbuds deliver solid battery life and a reasonable price point, with many parents appreciating the volume-limiting feature for kids. However, fit is a major sticking point — several reviewers note they are too large for small ears and struggle to stay in place, making the "kids" label misleading. Sound quality earns mixed marks: some find it excellent for the price, while others describe it as muffled or tinny.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Reasonable price
- Volume-limiting feature for kids
- Multiple ear tip sizes included
- Compact and portable design
Cons
- Too large for small ears
- Doesn't stay in place
- Misleading "kids" label
- Muffled or tinny sound quality
- Not ideal for young children
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Belkin SoundForm Nano 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Five Sizes |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | 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★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 Minutes for 1.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2 offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
