IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 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, Beats Studio Buds 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 better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 by -6.7g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Studio Buds and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Beats Studio Buds too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Technics EAH AZ100 and Beats Studio Buds operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Technics EAH AZ100 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.
Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1.8mm
, as many tend to believe 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 deliver better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ100 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
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 Studio Buds's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 is said to have 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 recharging the case itself. Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 2 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 in storage for long periods.
Beats Studio Buds 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, 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. Beats Studio Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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. Beats Studio Buds 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.
Beats Studio Buds 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work fine with your iPhone. 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 Beats Studio Buds 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, providing high-resolution audio.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Beats Studio Buds 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 run but still want to be able to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them. Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Beats Studio Buds 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 30 minutes. Technics EAH AZ100 support multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds support 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 from another device. Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds too support the mute 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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Beats Studio Buds too have a control panel on them.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Technics EAH AZ100 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
