Technics AZ40M2 EAH-AZ40M2-S
Technics
67 Overall Score
vs
SoundPEATS H3
SoundPEATS
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics AZ40M2 EAH-AZ40M2-S | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | — | 0.20 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SoundPEATS H3 Hi-Res Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with LDAC, aptX Lossless, Triple Units, 55dB Active Noise Cancellation, 6 AI Microphones, Transparent Mode, BT5.4, APP, 37H, IPX5, Titanium Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual-Hybrid | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | proprietary | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Technics AZ40M2 EAH-AZ40M2-S
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong mic (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average battery (3th percentile)3th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Technics AZ40M2 EAH-AZ40M2-S0.002score per dollar
vs
SoundPEATS H30.003score per dollar
SoundPEATS H3 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: SoundPEATS H3
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 29 specs.
