IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ100's rating for solids indicates 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, Bose QuietComfort 2 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 take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bose QuietComfort 2, at 12.5g
are heavier than the Technics EAH AZ100 by of 0.7g
True wireless devices have no wires 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 wires connecting the two earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 and Bose QuietComfort 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The Technics EAH AZ100 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Bose QuietComfort 2, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ100 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 0.7mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver 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 audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ100 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort 2
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bose QuietComfort 2's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 6 hours
. Each 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 have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Bose QuietComfort 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Bose QuietComfort 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ100 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort 2 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 transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort 2 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning 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 Bose QuietComfort 2 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, providing high-resolution audio. Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 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 noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort 2 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, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Bose QuietComfort 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
The Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort 2 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 have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 too support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' 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 features are supported on the device.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a control panel on them. Technics EAH AZ100 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
