Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Noble FoKus Rex5
Technics EAH-AZ100
Noble FoKus Rex5
What Buyers Say
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
Noble FoKus Rex5
The Noble FoKus Rex5 earbuds are praised for their phenomenal sound quality, which many reviewers consider the best they have ever heard from TWS earbuds, rivaling high-end wired headphones. The build quality is excellent with a premium metal case, and the app offers extensive sound customization including a hearing test. However, noise cancellation is mediocre, Bluetooth connectivity can be intermittent during movement, and the fit may be tricky for some users. Despite these flaws and a high price, the unmatched audio performance makes them a worthwhile investment for audiophiles.
Pros
- Phenomenal sound quality
- Excellent build quality with metal case
- Extensive sound customization via app
- Personalized hearing test feature
- Comfortable fit for many users
Cons
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Intermittent Bluetooth connectivity during movement
- Tricky fit for some users
- High price point
- Narrow soundstage for some
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Noble FoKus Rex5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | Noble Audio FoKus Rex5 True Wireless Stereo Bluetooth in-Ear Headphones with Microphone, Sound Personalization（Green） |
| 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
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
Noble FoKus Rex5
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.