Technics Eah Az100 Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ100's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Technics EAH AZ100, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 by -1.2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ100's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.

How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Technics EAH AZ100 have ANC enabling 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.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. Technics EAH AZ100 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Technics EAH AZ100 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ100 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Technics EAH AZ100's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is 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 Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 6 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.

The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. 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 a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 6 hours It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1 hours The Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Technics EAH AZ100 support USB TYPE-C, a 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 allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100 Technics EAH AZ100 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work well 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 Pro (2nd 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. 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.

The Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Technics EAH AZ100 have a find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

The Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is 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.

Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support multipoint count of 2, less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1 only . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device. Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Technics EAH AZ100, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a control panel on them. The Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.