IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 of liquids 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, Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
and that of liquids is that,
Technics EAH AZ100 has a lower liquid rating than Beoplay EX
Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Beoplay EX, at 12g
are heavier than the Technics EAH AZ100 by of 0.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ100 are resistant to sweat
Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ100's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beoplay EX and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Technics EAH AZ100 and Beoplay EX operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Technics EAH AZ100 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 0.8mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies 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 audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ100 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beoplay EX
The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beoplay EX's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ100's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 2 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 0.5 hours
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Technics EAH AZ100 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beoplay EX too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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. Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
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. Beoplay EX 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.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 fine 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 Beoplay EX 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. 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
The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ100 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature. The Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Beoplay EX support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just 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.
The Technics EAH AZ100 support multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beoplay EX have a 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 and not miss notifications from another connected device.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beoplay EX too support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Technics EAH AZ100, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Beoplay EX too 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. Beoplay EX too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Technics EAH AZ100 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Beoplay EX too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
