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

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The 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 case since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during 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.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ100 have Active Noise Cancellation 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. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour 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 relaxation time.

Technics EAH AZ100 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

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 , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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 shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments 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 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 commonly 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 . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and Technics EAH AZ100's case has a charge of 18 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 when they have been unused for long periods.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1 hours Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Technics EAH AZ100 use 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 allows data movement 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 intend 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. 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. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too use a noise-canceling microphone.

This is 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 while wearing the earbuds The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears . 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 saving battery life.

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 have a find earbuds feature. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.

The Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Technics EAH AZ100 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.

For example, 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 from another connected device. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' 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 functions are supported on the device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them. Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Technics EAH AZ100 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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