Koss Plug vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Koss Plug
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Koss Plug
Users generally appreciate the sound quality and comfort of these earbuds, noting good bass and a small form factor. However, one reviewer warns they are not durable enough to survive a wash cycle, indicating a potential fragility issue. Overall, the sentiment is positive but with a caution about durability.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Good bass
- Small form factor
- Memory foam ear cushions
Cons
- Not durable (won't survive wash)
- Foam tips may be unfamiliar
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
| Koss Plug | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Includes 4 extra ear cushions | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Koss Plug Earbud Noise Isolating Headphones with Memory Foam Cushions, Blue | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Koss Plug
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st 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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 40 specs.
