Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Beats Powerbeats Pro
Technics EAH-AZ100
Beats Powerbeats Pro
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
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Users are split on these Powerbeats Pro earbuds. Many praise the sound quality, secure fit, and battery life, especially for workouts, while a significant number report issues with charging, connectivity, and defects, particularly in refurbished units. The overall sentiment is mixed, with a slight lean toward positive due to the strong performance of units that work properly.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Secure fit for workouts
- Long battery life
- Comfortable ear hooks
- Good for phone calls
Cons
- Charging issues
- Connectivity drops
- Refurbished defects
- Short battery life in some units
- Bulky charging case
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | Beats Powerbeats Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Extra small, Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | 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 | Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds - Apple H1 Headphone Chip, Class 1 Bluetooth Headphones, 9 Hours of Listening Time, Sweat Resistant, Built-in Microphone - Ivory |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 5-minute charge gives 1.5 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Beats app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
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
Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong battery (70th percentile)
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.