Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
KZ ZAS
KZ
39 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Gaming
Fitness
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | KZ ZAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 8★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 24 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | KZ ZAS 7BA+1DD in Ear Monitor Headphones, Wired Earbuds 8 Hybrid Drivers HiFi Deep Bass Sound Isolating Earphone Clear Sound Secure Fit 8 Core Durable Cable Professional IEM (Without Mic, Black) |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. 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 | — |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
KZ ZAS
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ1000.403score per dollar
vs
KZ ZAS0.512score per dollar
KZ ZAS offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 38 specs.
