Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats
69 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | balanced |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds - Noise Cancelling, Heart Rate Monitor, IPX4, Up to 45H Battery & Charging Case, Works with Apple & Android - Jet Black (Renewed) |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | 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 | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Beats App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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
Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 2
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ1000.293score per dollar
vs
Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 20.246score per dollar
Technics EAH-AZ100 offers 1.2x better value for money
Technics EAH-AZ100
Beats Powerbeats Pro Powerbeats Pro 2
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
