IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 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 prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g
weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ100 by -3g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Beam's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The 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 device volume to outcompete background noise. The JBL Wave Beam too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Technics EAH AZ100 and JBL Wave Beam operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
The Technics EAH AZ100 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both JBL Wave Beam, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ100 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.
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
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates 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.
JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ100 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Beam
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 commonly 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
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This 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 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Wave Beam 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 shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case. JBL Wave Beam too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Wave Beam too have 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 movement between devices placed in range, 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 to connect 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 provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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, providing high-resolution audio. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Beam too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Wave Beam 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 jog but still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Beam also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them.
The Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully 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. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Wave Beam also have the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 Wave Beam also 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 Wave Beam too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Wave Beam too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
