Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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, JBL Wave Beam 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 better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 by -3g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Beam's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Wave Beam also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) 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, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The JBL Wave Beam too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Technics EAH AZ100 and JBL Wave Beam work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The Technics EAH AZ100 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
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, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating 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 inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ100 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Beam
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. JBL Wave Beam's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Wave Beam's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 6 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. JBL Wave Beam 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Wave Beam too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Technics EAH AZ100 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Wave Beam too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. Technics EAH AZ100 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Wave Beam 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. JBL Wave Beam 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 can provide 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing 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 JBL Wave Beam too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ100 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature. JBL Wave Beam also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them. The Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Wave Beam too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Technics EAH AZ100, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Wave Beam too have a control panel on them. Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The JBL Wave Beam too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ100 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Wave Beam also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
