Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 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, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 with a difference -4.7g
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 wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ100 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Technics EAH AZ100 and Sony WF 1000XM4 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Technics EAH AZ100 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a unit size of 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 device. Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 4mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate 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 component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
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 requires fewer chargings. Sony WF 1000XM4'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 not 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 vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ100's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 2 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 0.5 hours
Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Technics EAH AZ100 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF 1000XM4 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. Sony WF 1000XM4 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 intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. Sony WF 1000XM4 support it as well, LDAC, can automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability. Technics EAH AZ100 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Sony WF 1000XM4 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them. Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
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 Sony WF 1000XM4 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 and not miss notifications from another device.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Technics EAH AZ100, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them. The Technics EAH AZ100 support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
