Technics EAH-AZ100
JBL Vibe JBLVBUDSBEGAM
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
JBL Vibe JBLVBUDSBEGAM
The JBL Vibe Buds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, strong bass, and long battery life. Users appreciate the comfortable fit and the companion app with its equalizer and ambient sound control. However, a significant and recurring complaint is the open-top charging case, which risks losing earbuds and collecting debris, and some users find the touch controls finicky or the earbuds prone to falling out without the correct ear tip size.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong bass
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Useful companion app with equalizer
Cons
- Open charging case collects debris
- Risk of losing earbuds from open case
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Earbuds may fall out without correct ear tip size
- Reconnection process after auto-shutoff is inconvenient
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | JBL Vibe JBLVBUDSBEGAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | 3 sizes included |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | JBL Vibe Buds - True Wireless Earbuds, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware, Up to 32 Total Hours of Battery Life with Speed Charging, Water and dust Resistant, JBL Deep Bass Sound (Beige) |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | 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 | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 32 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | 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 | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
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
JBL Vibe JBLVBUDSBEGAM
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
