Sony WIC200B.CE7
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Sony WIC200B.CE7
The Sony WI-C200 wireless headphones receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfortable fit, and effective noise cancellation, with several noting good battery life and easy Bluetooth pairing. However, a significant number of recent reviews report a decline in quality compared to older models, citing issues like audio lag, weak magnets, poor battery life, and earbuds that stop working after a few months. The product seems to have inconsistent quality control, with some units performing well and others failing quickly.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Audio lag in newer units
- Weak magnet on earpieces
- Poor battery life in some units
- Earbuds stop working after months
- Volume starts at full blast
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
| Sony WIC200B.CE7 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WIC200B.CE7
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th 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
Pricing
Sony WIC200B.CE7
Technics EAH-AZ100
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.