Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection 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. In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ100, Bose SoundSport Free 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Bose SoundSport Free, at 18.2g
are heavier than the Technics EAH AZ100 by of 6.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking 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 since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Bose SoundSport Free also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
Bose SoundSport Free's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose SoundSport Free and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Technics EAH AZ100 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Bose SoundSport Free, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the device. Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making both Bose SoundSport Free, and Technics EAH AZ100 similar in how loud their sound can get
, many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean 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 component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ100 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose SoundSport Free
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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 7 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely 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 Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Bose SoundSport Free's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 8 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 when they have been in storage for long periods. Bose SoundSport Free takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100
Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Bose SoundSport Free too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you 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 through a single cable.
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. Bose SoundSport Free has a Bluetooth version of 4.1,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ100
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bose SoundSport Free have a maximum range of 9.1meters,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 0.9meters
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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The 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.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature. The Bose SoundSport Free also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.
The 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 the earbuds. The Bose SoundSport Free too 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 can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Technics EAH AZ100 have a multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bose SoundSport Free too support this function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally 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 functions are supported on the device. The Bose SoundSport Free also have a control panel on them.
Technics EAH AZ100 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Bose SoundSport Free too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Bose SoundSport Free also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
