Soundcore A20i vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Soundcore A20i
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Soundcore A20i
The Anker Soundcore A20i earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality and value for money, with many users noting they rival more expensive models. Comfort and battery life are also highlighted as strong points, though some users mention the charging case feels a bit cheap and lacks wireless charging. A few isolated issues include a defective unit and the absence of features like noise cancellation and multi-device connectivity.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Long battery life (up to 28 hours total)
- Small and portable charging case
- Customizable controls via Soundcore app
Cons
- Charging case feels cheap and plasticky
- No wireless charging
- No active noise cancellation
- Cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously
- Touch controls lack physical feedback
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
| Soundcore A20i | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Soundcore by Anker A20i True Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.3, App, Customized Sound, 28H Long Playtime, Water-Resistant, 2 Mics for AI Clear Calls, Single Earbud Mode Purple | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Soundcore by Anker A20i True Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.3, App, Customized Sound, 28H Long Playtime, Water-Resistant, 2 Mics for AI Clear Calls, Single Earbud Mode Purple | #98 in Headphones & Acce | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore A20i
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average anc (31st 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 13 of 40 specs.