Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony WI-C100
Sony
40 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K | Sony WI-C100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | s | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| 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) | Sony WI-C100 Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with 25 Hours Battery Life, Clear Sound, Lightweight Design, IPX4 Water Resistance, Hands-Free Calling, Compatible with Android & iOS – Black |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 25 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 minute charge = 90 minutes of listening | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| 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
Sony WI-C100
- Strong battery (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
Pricing
Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K0.294score per dollar
vs
Sony WI-C1000.553score per dollar
Sony WI-C100 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
