Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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, Beats Fit Pro 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 best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 with a difference -0.6g
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 don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ100 are resistant to sweat
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Technics EAH AZ100 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both Beats Fit Pro, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 0.5mm
, 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The 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 on its way through. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ100 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Fit Pro
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a 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. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 3 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Beats Fit Pro 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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ100 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beats Fit Pro 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. Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ100
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Fit Pro 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.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Fit Pro 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 type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Beats Fit Pro 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 jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ100 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 have a find earbuds feature. Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them. The Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Beats Fit Pro too 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, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Fit Pro 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 and not miss notifications from another device.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Fit Pro also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Technics EAH AZ100, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Beats Fit Pro also have a control panel on them. Technics EAH AZ100 support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. Technics EAH AZ100 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
