IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
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, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Free 2 has a higher liquid rating than Technics EAH AZ100
Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 with a difference -2g
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 case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Live Free 2 and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "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 have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. JBL Live Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
The Technics EAH AZ100 and JBL Live Free 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. The Technics EAH AZ100 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ100 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Free 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. JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 10 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ100 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The 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. JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ100
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Live Free 2 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 a similar 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 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.
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 designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run 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 .
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature. 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 charge the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 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, this feature allows you connect 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. The JBL Live Free 2 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 coming from another connected device.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Free 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' 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 functions are supported on the device. JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them. Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. Technics EAH AZ100 come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
