Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Shokz OpenFit Air T511-ST-WT-US
Shokz
66 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Shokz OpenFit Air T511-ST-WT-US | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 50 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 16 kHz |
| Sensitivity | — | 96.19999694824219 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 10min=2hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 40 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Shokz App |
| 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
Shokz OpenFit Air T511-ST-WT-US
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ1000.293score per dollar
vs
Shokz OpenFit Air T511-ST-WT-US0.406score per dollar
Shokz OpenFit Air T511-ST-WT-US offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
