Technics EAH-AZ100
Shokz OpenFit 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
Shokz OpenFit 2
The Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds are generally well-received, with users praising their comfort, secure fit, and impressive sound quality for an open-ear design. Many appreciate the long battery life, easy pairing, and suitability for activities like running and gym workouts. However, some users report issues with fit when wearing glasses, sound leakage at high volumes, and a lack of volume control on the earbuds themselves. A few users with larger ears or specific preferences found the fit less than perfect, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Secure fit during exercise
- Clear balanced sound
- Long battery life
- Quick charge feature
Cons
- Sound leakage at high volumes
- Fit issues with glasses
- No volume control on earbuds
- Fit may not suit larger ears
- Ear discomfort for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Shokz OpenFit 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | l |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 17.299999237060547 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 50 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | — | 96.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Shokz OpenFit 2 Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds T920-ST-BG-US | January 30, 2026 | Open-ear design hear your music and your surroundings | True wireless Bluetooth earbuds | Up to 11 hours o |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 56 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
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
Shokz OpenFit 2
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Shokz OpenFit 2 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
