IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ100's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means 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 best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 by -2.8g
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 have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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. Both JBL Wave Buds and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The JBL Wave Buds too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. Technics EAH AZ100 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Wave Buds, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
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
, a common assumption 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 are capable of generating 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 device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ100 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds
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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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
. Every time you recharge your device, 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. 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 more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
JBL Wave Buds 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 laptops, phones, and tablets.
The 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. JBL Wave Buds 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 Wave Buds 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , 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. 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, which provides high-resolution audio.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Wave Buds 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. Technics EAH AZ100 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The 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. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature.
The JBL Wave Buds also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The 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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Wave Buds have a 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 without missing 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 Wave Buds too have this 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 features are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds also have a control panel on them.
Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Wave Buds also have 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 pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. JBL Wave Buds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
