Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ100's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ100, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ100 by -3.24g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ100 are resistant to sweat
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels.
The Technics EAH AZ100 and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. The Technics EAH AZ100 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can make sound with a juicier bass than the Technics EAH AZ100
Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ100 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
The Technics EAH AZ100's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 6 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 12 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1.7 hours
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Technics EAH AZ100 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. The Technics EAH AZ100 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ100
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100
Technics EAH AZ100 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work fine with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
The Technics EAH AZ100 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio. Technics EAH AZ100 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
Technics EAH AZ100 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 have a find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
The Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Technics EAH AZ100 have a multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint count of 2,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1 only
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device. Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Technics EAH AZ100, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them. The Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
