Skip to content
HearWiki

1MORE Evo vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Technics EAH-AZ100 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Technics EAH-AZ100 - Outstanding overall at around $250.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Technics EAH-AZ100 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • 1MORE Evo
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
73
86
Sound
8.0
9.2
Noise cancelling
6.7
8.6
Battery
5.8
8.7
Calls
5.4
7.8
Value
5.8
8.1
Price (USD)
$140
$250

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against 1MORE Evo (2022). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and LE Audio (LC3). It also adds Wear detection.

  • Evo2022
  • EAH-AZ10020253 yr newer
What differsEvoEAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

EvoEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$140
$250
HearWiki score
73
86
Released
2022
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Codecs
LDAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5.5 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
28 h
28 h
Full charge time
60 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
5.7 g
11.8 g
Case weight
46.9 g
42 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

1MORE Evo

The 1MORE Evo are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver a balanced, detailed sound signature thanks to a hybrid dual-driver setup and LDAC support. With effective hybrid ANC, transparency mode, multipoint connectivity, and a comfortable fit, they offer a feature-rich package that stands out as one of the brand's best models, though call quality can be inconsistent.

  • Pro:Balanced, detailed sound with LDAC support
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:Comfortable fit and stylish build
  • Con:Call quality can be inconsistent
  • Con:No aptX codec support
  • Con:EQ controls are somewhat limited

Technics EAH-AZ100

The Technics EAH-AZ100 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver rich, detailed sound through a 10mm dynamic driver, with support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They combine effective hybrid active noise cancellation with a comfortable, IPX4-rated design, plus smart features like multipoint pairing and wireless charging for versatile daily use. With up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge, they are built to last through long listening sessions.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality with LDAC support
  • Pro:Strong hybrid ANC and transparency modes
  • Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
  • Con:Premium price point
  • Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive
  • Con:No aptX codec support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

Compare something else

Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.