Cleer ARC 3 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Cleer ARC 3
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Cleer ARC 3
The Cleer ARC 3 open-ear earbuds are widely praised for their comfortable, secure fit and impressive sound quality, especially for an open-ear design. Users love the smart charging case with its touchscreen, UV sterilization, and battery display, as well as the clear call quality and easy pairing. However, some users report discomfort after extended wear, issues with multipoint connection, and a few find them expensive or prone to falling out during intense workouts.
Pros
- Comfortable open-ear fit
- Impressive sound quality
- Smart charging case with touchscreen
- UV sterilization feature
- Clear call quality
Cons
- Discomfort after extended wear
- Multipoint connection issues
- Expensive for some
- Earbuds may fall out during intense workouts
- No active noise cancelling
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
| Cleer ARC 3 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | graphene | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 16.200000762939453 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Cleer ARC 3 Open Ear Headphones - Dolby Audio, Snapdragon Sound True Wireless Earbuds, 50Hr Battery, Bluetooth 5.4, IPX 7, Multi-Point, Smart Controls, Wireless Charging Smart Case, Comfort Fit, Black | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 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 | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice commands | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Cleer | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Cleer ARC 3
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Cleer ARC 3 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
