1MORE P50
Score: 88/100
Technics EAH-AZ100-K
Score: 87/100Rankings
The 1MORE Penta Driver P50 is a flagship wired IEM with a hybrid 5-driver system and Hi-Res certification, delivering reference-level detail and balanced sound. Its premium build and detachable cable make it a top choice for audiophiles, though early driver reliability and lack of a hard case are concerns.
The Technics EAH-AZ100-K offers reference-class sound, adaptive hybrid ANC, and Dolby Atmos spatial audio, making it a top choice for audiophiles and travelers. Its rich feature set is balanced by some codec limitations in multipoint mode and a learning-curve-heavy app.
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— | 10 mbest | |
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20 Hzbest | 20 Hzbest | |
40,000 Hzbest | 40,000 Hzbest | |
105 dBbest | — | |
32 Ωbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 21 gbest | 49.9 g |
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Audio(1) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true |
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Weight (g) | 21 g | 49.9 g |
Ear Tip Sizes | XL,L,M,S,XS,foam L,M,S | XS, S, M, ML, L |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Charging Port Type | 3.5 mm | USB-C |
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Reviewers laud the P50 for its hybrid driver architecture, Grammy-tuned balance and Hi-Res capability, calling it a reference-level IEM with musical engagement.
Users praise the detail, balance and comfort, especially with larger ear tips, while noting occasional driver failures and the need for a good seal.
Professional reviewers praise the EAH-AZ100 for its audiophile-grade fidelity, adaptive ANC and the cinematic impact of Dolby Atmos with head tracking. They note the Magnetic Fluid Driver produces exceptionally clean highs and that the Voice Focus AI makes it one of the best-calling earbuds on the market.
Everyday users rave about the detailed, immersive sound and the ANC's ability to adjust to any environment, while calling performance is highlighted as crystal clear. Common frustrations revolve around LDAC being disabled in multipoint mode, the app's learning curve, lack of a Find My feature, and reduced battery life when using LDAC.
“Resolution is better than the Quad Driver I replaced.”
“The DAC adapter is a game-changer-enables true Hi-Res playback on Android.”
“The sound is incredibly detailed-like I'm hearing layers in songs I've listened to for years.”
