Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Technics
100 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Buds 2a
Google
79 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Budget
Music
Commute
Gaming
Fitness
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100-K | Google Pixel Buds 2a | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 24 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Silent Seal 1.5 |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Gemini |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Pixel Buds app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
Google Pixel Buds 2a
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-AZ100-K0.294score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel Buds 2a0.437score per dollar
Google Pixel Buds 2a offers 1.5x better value for money
Google Pixel Buds 2a
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
