IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. 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 resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ100's rating is read as, the first number 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. Compared 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,
Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Technics EAH AZ100
Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Beoplay EX, at 12g
are heavier than the Technics EAH AZ100 with a difference 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 matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as 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 Beoplay EX and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 and Beoplay EX work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. Technics EAH AZ100 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Beoplay EX, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down 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, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply 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 alters the signal on its way through. Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular 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 means that
Technics EAH AZ100 can 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 manufacturer, and Technics EAH AZ100's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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 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. Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 0.5 hours
Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ100 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beoplay EX too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Technics EAH AZ100 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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 connecting 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 provides 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 well with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android , 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.
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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Beoplay EX 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 channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
Technics EAH AZ100 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. When lost 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.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Beoplay EX 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 30 minutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you connect 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 Beoplay EX have a 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 and not miss notifications coming 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 Beoplay EX too support this function.
It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Technics EAH AZ100, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them.
The Technics EAH AZ100 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Beoplay EX too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Technics EAH AZ100 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beoplay EX too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
