IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance 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. In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ100, JBL Wave Buds 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 by -2.8g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ100 are resistant to sweat
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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.
Both JBL Wave Buds and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies 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) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing 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 noise. JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
The Technics EAH AZ100 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. 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, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. JBL Wave Buds 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Buds'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 indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ100 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds
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. JBL Wave Buds's battery life is
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Wave Buds'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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JBL Wave Buds 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 shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Technics EAH AZ100 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Wave Buds too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The 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 Buds 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 Buds 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.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 MacBook. If you are planning 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.
The JBL Wave Buds 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. 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 microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling type of 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 them
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
JBL Wave Buds too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 have a find earbuds feature. JBL Wave Buds also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
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 a device. Also the JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be 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.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint count of 2,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1 only
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Wave Buds too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Technics EAH AZ100, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Wave Buds too have a control panel on them. Technics EAH AZ100 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The JBL Wave Buds also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Wave Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
