Technics EAH-AZ100
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-AZ100
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds, praising the exceptional sound quality, especially with LDAC and Dolby Atmos, and the surprisingly effective AI-powered call noise cancellation that blocks out background noise like screaming kids or car washes. Comfort, customization via the app, and solid battery life are also highlighted. The only potential downside mentioned is the high price, but most feel the premium features justify the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- AI-powered call noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Customizable EQ via app
- Solid battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC slightly weaker than AZ80
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184
The CMF Buds 2 Plus are widely praised for delivering exceptional value, with many users claiming they rival or surpass far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro 2 and Bose headphones in audio quality and noise cancellation. The customizable EQ and app experience are standout features, though some note a bass-heavy default tuning and mediocre performance on classical music. Noise cancellation is effective for most ambient sounds but may struggle with loud gym noises, and a few users experienced software quirks like audio cutting out, which were resolved by disabling in-ear detection.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Great sound quality with customizable EQ
- Effective noise cancellation for most environments
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent app experience
Cons
- Bass-heavy default tuning
- Mediocre performance on classical music
- Noise cancellation struggles with loud gym noises
- Some software glitches (audio cutouts)
- Bulky charging case
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | LCP |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10-minute charge for 8.5 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 61.5 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | Nothing X |
| 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
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
