Technics EAH-AZ100 vs TOZO NC20
Technics EAH-AZ100
TOZO NC20
What Buyers Say
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
TOZO NC20
The TOZO NC20 earbuds are highly praised for their impressive sound quality, strong active noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, especially given the affordable price. Users highlight the customizable EQ, long battery life, wireless charging, and IPX8 waterproofing as standout features. The rose gold design is noted as stylish, and the earbuds are recommended for travel, workouts, and everyday use. One user mentioned that call noise cancellation works better with iPhone settings, and there is a minor confusion about the AI Translation feature.
Pros
- Impressive sound quality
- Strong active noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ
- Long battery life
Cons
- Call noise cancellation needs iPhone settings
- AI Translation feature unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Technics EAH-AZ100 | TOZO NC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs | 6 pairs |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m | 15 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 16.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min. for 90 min. playback | 3.8 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Other |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | TOZO app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX8 |
Pros & Cons
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
TOZO NC20
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
TOZO NC20 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 39 specs.
