Technics EAH-AZ100
Bluetooth: 5.3
Codec support: AAC, SBC, LDAC
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery Life: 10 hours (single charge), 28 hours with case (ANC on)
Finishes: x2 (black, silver)
Weight: 5.9g per bud
The Technics AZ100 is a likeable, comfortable pair of premium earbuds that offer customisable features, effective ANC and excellent sound quality.
For
- Superb levels of detail and clarity
- Expressive, engaging and open presentation
- Excellent noise-cancelling
- Comfortable design and fit
- Ample customisable features
Against
- Voice Focus AI call feature makes us sound robotic
- Cheaper Sony XM5 is more rhythmically engaging and punchy
Sony WF-1000XM5
Bluetooth: 5.3
Codec support: AAC, SBC, LDAC
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery Life: 8 hours (single charge), 24 hours with case (ANC on)
Finishes: x2 (black, silver)
Weight: 5.9g per bud
The Award-winning WF-1000XM5 still impresses with musically engaging, rhythmically driven sound and great features for a knockdown price.
For
- Impressive detail and clarity
- Top-notch musicality and timing
- Premium-feeling design
- Voices sound natural over calls
- Intuitive features
Against
- Technics offers a greater degree of detail, clarity and openness
- Could feel more secure
- Battery life can be beaten these days
