Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301ZQ1
Soundcore
68 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K | Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301ZQ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s | XS, S, M, L + foam tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | 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) | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 minute charge = 90 minutes of listening | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | Soundcore Sleep App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301ZQ1
- Strong anc (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
