JBL Tune 215 BT vs Technics EAH-AZ100
JBL Tune 215 BT
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 215 BT
These JBL wireless earbuds are praised for their durability, battery life, and sound quality, with many users reporting they last for years despite heavy use. However, a recurring complaint is poor fit, with some users finding the earbuds too large or prone to falling out during movement. The affordable price and USB-C charging are appreciated, but the left earbud tends to lose volume over time for some users.
Pros
- Excellent durability
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Affordable price
- USB-C charging
Cons
- Poor fit for some ears
- Left earbud loses volume over time
- Earbuds fall out during movement
- Not balanced, slips to one side
- Sound quality not exceptional
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
| JBL Tune 215 BT | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.10 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JBL Tune 215BT Wireless Earbud Headphones - Bluetooth 5.0, 16-Hour Battery Life, Pure Bass Sound, Multi-Point Connection, Voice Assistant Support, Tangle-Free, Comfort-Fit Earbuds, Includes Pouch | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 16 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute recharge gets you 1 hour of playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 215 BT
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong battery (66th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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 15 of 39 specs.