Technics EAH-AZ40
Score: 80/100
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Score: 79/100Rankings
Technics EAH-AZ40-S combines LDAC hi-res sound, 10-hour ANC playback and a 28-hour total battery with three-device multipoint and app-based EQ customization. Its feed-forward ANC is less effective and LDAC cannot be used while multipoint is active. Great for multitaskers and commuters needing long battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE deliver strong ANC and a comfortable wing-tip fit while offering up to 30 hours of total playback at a budget price. Their limited IPX2 rating, lack of wireless charging, and missing physical volume controls are notable trade-offs. Ideal for Samsung users who value ecosystem features and solid battery life over premium durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
28 hours | 30 hoursbest | |
10 hoursbest | 8.5 hours | |
10 mmbest | 6.5 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minutes | 5 minutesbest |
10 metersbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 100 gbest |
4 | 6best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX2 |
Battery & Power(4) | ||
Battery Life (Total with Case) (hours) | 28 hours | 30 hours |
Battery Life (Earbuds Only) (hours) | 10 hours | 8.5 hours |
Quick Charge Time (10 min boost) (minutes) | 15 minutes | 5 minutes |
Wireless Charging | true | false |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Audio(3) | ||
Supported Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SSC, AAC, SBC |
Driver Size (mm) | 10 mm | 6.5 mm |
Microphone Count | 4 | 6 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Technics EAH-AZ40M2 for its intuitive touch controls, robust three-device multipoint connectivity, long battery life, and high-resolution LDAC audio, while noting that the feed-forward only ANC and inability to use LDAC during multipoint are drawbacks compared to more advanced competitors.
Everyday users consistently highlight the comfortable fit, long battery endurance, clear call performance, and the convenience of multipoint switching, though they also report occasional Bluetooth hiccups, the need for precise ear-tip selection, and the lack of water-resistance on the charging case.
“perfect all around”
“clear calls even in noise”
Professional reviewers praise the Galaxy Buds FE for their strong ANC that cuts low-frequency noise, comfortable winged fit, solid battery life, and seamless Samsung ecosystem features like Auto Switch and the SSC codec. Criticisms focus on the absence of physical volume controls, a slippery glossy case, limited water resistance (IPX2), and the lack of multi-device pairing or wireless charging.
Everyday users echo the experts, highlighting the earbuds' comfort, bass-forward sound, and portability as major positives. Recurring complaints revolve around the glossy case slipping, the missing volume slider on the touch interface, and occasional pressure from the wing tips during long listening sessions.
