Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats
81 Overall Score
vs
Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
100 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 2 | Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | s |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Planar Magnetic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds - Noise Cancelling, Heart Rate Monitor, IPX4, Up to 45H Battery & Charging Case, Works with Apple & Android - Electric Orange | Technics Reference Class Hi-Fi Wireless Earbuds, Dolby Atmos, Head Tracking, Adaptive Noise Cancelling, 3 Device Multipoint, 10-hr Battery, Wireless Charging, in Ear Headphones - EAH-AZ100-K (Black) |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hours | 15 minute charge = 90 minutes of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 45 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Beats App | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 2
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong battery (93th percentile)93th %ile
Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 20.238score per dollar
vs
Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K0.294score per dollar
Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K offers 1.2x better value for money
Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 2
Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
Verdict
Winner: Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
