Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE SM-R420NZAAXAR
Samsung
71 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE SM-R420NZAAXAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | True |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Gemini |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Galaxy Wearable |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE SM-R420NZAAXAR
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ1000.401score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE SM-R420NZAAXAR0.593score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE SM-R420NZAAXAR offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
