Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
are heavier than the Technics EAH AZ100 by of 38.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking 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 difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ100 are resistant to sweat
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. Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time. The Technics EAH AZ100 sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without 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 makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, 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 inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 make sound with a juicier bass than the Technics EAH AZ100
The Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ100 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 7.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case 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 having to recharge the case itself. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100
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 unused for extended periods.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1 hours
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Technics EAH AZ100 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ100
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 can provide 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 iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
Technics EAH AZ100 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling 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 them
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ100 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 have a find earbuds feature.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Technics EAH AZ100 support multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Technics EAH AZ100, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a control panel on them. The Technics EAH AZ100 support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
