Ttbesmi Purple Over Open Ear vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Ttbesmi Purple Over Open Ear
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Ttbesmi Purple Over Open Ear
These open earbuds are praised for their exceptional comfort, especially for users with small ear canals or those who find in-ear buds painful. Call clarity and battery life are strong points, with some users reporting 5+ hours of use. A recurring minor complaint is that the voice prompts default to Japanese and cannot be easily switched to English, though the overall value and fit are highly rated.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for small ears
- Great call clarity
- Long battery life (5+ hours)
- Lightweight design
- Dual-axis adjustability
Cons
- Voice prompts default to Japanese
- Cannot change language to English
- Lid doesn't fully open when charging
- Sound quality for hearing people is iffy
- Translation feature unclear
Technics EAH-AZ100
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, with users highlighting deep bass, clear highs, and immersive audio. Comfort, battery life, and noise cancellation are also frequently commended, though some users note the price is high and volume could be louder. A few minor issues like Bluetooth LE disconnects and initial multi-device pairing were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep immersive bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- High price point
- Limited maximum volume
- Bluetooth LE disconnects
- Initial multi-device pairing issues
- Plastic exterior
Scores
Specifications
| Ttbesmi Purple Over Open Ear | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.15 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 4 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 4 hours full charge | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Ttbesmi Purple Over Open Ear
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (21st percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.