Powerbeats Fit 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.

Powerbeats Fit
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

6.6

9.2

Noise cancelling

7.8

8.6

Battery

7.2

8.7

Calls

5.8

7.8

Value

5.8

8.1

Price (USD)

$200

$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?

Mixed generations

Both shipped in 2025. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Powerbeats Fit brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). The Technics EAH-AZ100 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging.

Powerbeats Fit2025
EAH-AZ1002025

What differsPowerbeats FitEAH-AZ100

Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wireless charging: No; Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Powerbeats FitEAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $200; $250
HearWiki score: 71; 86
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 9.5 mm driver; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 9.5 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 7 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 30 h; 28 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: 5 min → 1 h; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: both; touch
Voice assistant: Siri; Yes
Weight: 5.8 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 49.8 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Powerbeats Fit vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Powerbeats Fit	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$200	$250
HearWiki score	71 / 100 Good	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2025	2025
Audio
Driver	9.5 mm driver	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	9.5 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	7 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	30 h	28 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	5 min → 1 h	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	both	touch
Voice assistant	Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	5.8 g	11.8 g
Case weight	49.8 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	6	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Powerbeats Fit

The Powerbeats Fit are secure, workout-focused true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive noise cancellation with a compact, hook-style design. They offer solid battery life, a stable fit for exercise, and practical features like transparency mode and multipoint connectivity, though they lack wireless charging and advanced extras like heart-rate tracking. Overall, they deliver a dependable, if not groundbreaking, experience for active listeners.

Pro:Secure and stable ear-hook fit for workouts
Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
Pro:Good battery life with charging case

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Battery life with ANC is modest at 6 hours
Con:Lacks heart-rate sensing found on some Beats models

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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