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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs Technics EAH-AZ100

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BeatsPowerbeats Pro 2TechnicsEAH-AZ100
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025January 2025
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesYes
Driver size–10 mm
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3
ChipH2–
DriversCustom dual-layer drivers aligned to each earbud's nozzle; new venting to improve bass and reduce pressure10 mm magnetic-fluid dynamic drivers with aluminium diaphragms
ChipApple H2–
Noise cancelling detailAdaptive Active Noise Cancelling; Transparency mode; Adaptive EQ uses inward-facing microphones to check fit and sealAdaptive hybrid ANC; Ambient and Attention modes; one-touch conversation mode
Audio featuresPersonalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking (Dolby Atmos content on supported Apple devices); Adaptive EQDolby Atmos optimisation and Dolby Head Tracking; LDAC unavailable with three-device multipoint
Health sensorsHeart-rate sensors for workouts, working with the Fitness app on iPhone and compatible third-party apps on iPhone and Android; can be turned off–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 8 hoursUp to 10 hours
With the caseUp to 36 hoursUp to 28 hours
Wireless chargingYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours per charge and 45 hours with the case with noise cancelling and Transparency off; tested by Apple with 256 Kbps AAC tracks at 50% volumeAAC, ANC on 10 hours / 28 with case, off 12 / 29; LDAC, ANC on 7 / 18, off 8 / 19
Charging caseUSB-C and Qi-compatible wireless charging; Beats says the case is 33% smaller than the first Powerbeats Pro'sUSB-C or Qi; earbuds charge in approximately 2 hours, case in 2.5 hours over USB or 3.5 over Qi
Fast charging5 minutes of charging gives up to 1.5 hours of playback in Adaptive EQ mode15 minutes gives approximately 90 minutes of playback
Design
Weight (each earbud)8.7 g5.9 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4IPX4
Bluetooth5.35.3
Two devices at onceNoYes
ControlsMultifunction button and volume rocker on each earbud; automatic play and pause via optical sensors and motion accelerometersCustomisable touch controls; wear detection pauses and resumes playback
MicrophonesThree microphones and a voice accelerometer per earbud (the same microphones as AirPods Pro 2); voice isolation for callsThree per earbud; Voice Focus AI processes outgoing and incoming call audio
Fit and ear tipsNickel-titanium alloy-reinforced ear hooks; silicone ear tips in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL)Five silicone tip sizes, XS, S, M, ML and L
Case weight69.0 gApproximately 42 g
Water resistance detailIPX4 sweat and water resistance for the earbudsIPX4 applies to earbuds only
Works withOne-touch pairing, automatic switching, audio sharing, hands-free Siri and Find My with Apple devices; Beats app for Android adds one-touch pairing, heart-rate monitoring, customisable controls and Locate My Beats; Class 1 BluetoothTechnics Audio Connect for iOS and Android; Google Fast Pair, LE Audio and Auracast
ColoursJet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, Electric Orange, Black & Volt (Beats UK)Black, Silver, Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue and Moonlight Lilac
In the boxEarbuds, wireless charging case, silicone ear tips in five sizes (M fitted), Quick Start Guide, warranty card (no USB-C cable or power adapter)Earbuds, charging case, five sizes of ear tip and 0.2 m USB-C charging cable

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