Beats Powerbeats Pro 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.

True Wireless

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.

Beats Powerbeats Pro
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.4

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.6

Battery

7.5

8.7

Calls

6.8

7.8

Value

8.1

Price (USD)

$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 Beats Powerbeats Pro (2019). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and USB-C.

Powerbeats Pro2019
EAH-AZ10020256 yr newer

What differsPowerbeats ProEAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: None; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
USB-C: No; Yes

Level on: Wear detection, Water resistance.

Specifications

Powerbeats ProEAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $250; $250
HearWiki score: 64; 86
Released: 2019; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 12 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 12 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 9 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 24 h; 28 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: 5 min → 1.5 h; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: -; hybrid
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: buttons; touch
Voice assistant: Siri; Yes
Weight: 21 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 80 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: No; Yes
Microphones: -; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Beats Powerbeats Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Beats Powerbeats Pro	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$250	$250
HearWiki score	64 / 100 Good	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2019	2025
Audio
Driver	12 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	9 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	10 h
Battery incl. case	24 h	28 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	5 min → 1.5 h	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	hybrid
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	buttons	touch
Voice assistant	Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	21 g	11.8 g
Case weight	80 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	No	Yes
Calls
Microphones	-	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Beats Powerbeats Pro

The Powerbeats Pro are secure-fitting true wireless earbuds designed for active use, delivering a punchy and balanced sound with a strong Bluetooth connection and long battery life. They offer a comfortable, stable fit and simple physical controls, though they lack active noise cancellation and advanced features like wireless charging or multipoint connectivity. Overall, they are a solid choice for workouts and daily listening, especially for Apple users.

Pro:Secure and comfortable fit for workouts
Pro:Long battery life of 9 hours per charge
Pro:Reliable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with Class 1 range

Con:No active noise cancellation or strong isolation
Con:No wireless charging or USB-C port
Con:Treble can sound dull, and mids may be under-emphasized

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.

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