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Beats X vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats X vs Technics EAH-AZ100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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 X
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
9.2
Noise cancelling
-
8.6
Battery
-
8.7
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
8.1
Price (USD)
$150
$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 X (2017). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and USB-C.

  • X2017
  • EAH-AZ10020258 yr newer
What differsXEAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
4.0
5.3
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes

Specifications

XEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$150
$250
HearWiki score
Not scored
86
Released
2017
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
10 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
4.0
5.3
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
10 h
Battery incl. case
-
28 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
5 min → 2 h
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
Yes
Weight
-
11.8 g
Case weight
-
42 g
Water resistance
-
IPX4
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
1
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Beats X

These wireless in-ear headphones offer a secure, cable-connected fit with Bluetooth 4.0 and Apple's W1 chip for seamless pairing. They provide up to 8 hours of playback and a quick-charge feature that delivers 2 hours of use from just 5 minutes of charging, along with an inline mic and remote for calls and controls. Lacking active noise cancellation, they focus on straightforward, reliable performance for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Fast Fuel quick charge gives 2 hours from a 5-minute charge
  • Pro:Stable wireless connection with Apple's W1 chip
  • Pro:Lightweight, flexible neckband design for comfort
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Bluetooth 4.0 is older and less stable than newer versions
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 8 hours

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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