soundcore Sleep A30 vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on water resistance. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Weight: 3g vs 5.9 gsoundcore Sleep A30: 3g (3g per earbud) ConfirmedSourceTechnics EAH-AZ100: 5.9 g (5.9 g per earbud) ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The soundcore Sleep A30 Guide names it for noise cancelling, blocking out snoring and small fit.Noise cancelling: Sleep-tuned ANC blocks low rumbles and the tips block high-pitched noise, together with snore masking. Source linkedSourceBlocking out snoring: Noise cancelling, passive isolation and adaptive snore masking work together for a calmer night next to a snorer. Source linkedSourceSmall fit: Four ear wings, five silicone tips and three foam tips in the box help even small ears find a snug fit. Source linkedSource
• The Technics EAH-AZ100 Guide names it for high-res music, air travel and fitness.High-res music: The Magnetic Fluid Driver keeps distortion low and bass accurate, and the sound is engagingly musical. Source linkedSourceAir travel: Adaptive noise cancelling adjusts in real time to keep ambient noise out on the flight. Source linkedSourceFitness: A snug concha fit held up through box jumps, and IPX4 means rain and hard gym sessions are no worry. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for.