Skullcandy Rail ANC vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Skullcandy Rail ANC
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Rail ANC
Users generally praise the Rail ANC XT earbuds for their comfort, sound quality, and noise cancellation, especially for the price. However, some report issues with fit, Bluetooth connectivity, and a lack of gradual battery warning. Overall, they are seen as a good value for casual use.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for money
- Quick charging
Cons
- Poor fit for some ears
- Bluetooth disconnection issues
- No gradual battery warning
- Sound quality diminishes at high volume
- Touch controls too sensitive
Technics EAH-AZ100
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, with users highlighting deep bass, clear highs, and immersive audio. Comfort, battery life, and noise cancellation are also frequently commended, though some users note the price is high and volume could be louder. A few minor issues like Bluetooth LE disconnects and initial multi-device pairing were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep immersive bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- High price point
- Limited maximum volume
- Bluetooth LE disconnects
- Initial multi-device pairing issues
- Plastic exterior
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Rail ANC | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 97 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Rail ANC Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 38 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android, Customizable via Skull-iQ App - Bone | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adjustable | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 38 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Skull-iQ | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Rail ANC
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Skullcandy Rail ANC offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
