Ttbesmi JM18 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Ttbesmi JM18
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Ttbesmi JM18
These open earbuds are praised for their exceptional comfort, especially for users with small ear canals or those who find in-ear buds painful. The sound quality and call clarity are considered very good for the price, with battery life often exceeding the advertised 4 hours. A few users noted the voice prompts are in Japanese and cannot be easily changed to English, which is a minor but recurring frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for small ears
- Good sound quality for the price
- Excellent battery life
- Quick charging
- Dual-axis adjustability
Cons
- Voice prompts stuck in Japanese
- Cannot change language to English
- Lid doesn't fully open when charging
- Sound quality iffy for some users
- Learning curve for translation feature
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 JM18 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.16 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 | — | 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 JM18
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (13th percentile)13th %ile
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.