Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Apple Between Between 3ANC
Apple
79 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K | Apple Between Between 3ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s | multiple ear tip sizes and wingtips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| 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 | advanced |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 minute charge = 90 minutes of listening | 15 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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
Apple Between Between 3ANC
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong build (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K0.294score per dollar
vs
Apple Between Between 3ANC0.532score per dollar
Apple Between Between 3ANC offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
