Powerbeats Pro 2 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

Powerbeats Pro 2

79Great

$250

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

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

Technics EAH-AZ100 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Powerbeats Pro 2
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.9

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.2

8.6

Battery

8.8

8.7

Calls

8.3

7.8

Value

7.0

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?

Mixed generations

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Powerbeats Pro 2 (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Multipoint pairing.

Powerbeats Pro 22019
EAH-AZ10020256 yr newer

What differsPowerbeats Pro 2EAH-AZ100

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

Level on: Bluetooth, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Powerbeats Pro 2EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $250; $250
HearWiki score: 79; 86
Released: 2019; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 9.5 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; 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: AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 10 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 45 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Quick charge: -; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: both; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 8.7 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 69 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 2
Microphone type: MEMS; MEMS
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Powerbeats Pro 2 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Powerbeats Pro 2	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$250	$250
HearWiki score	79 / 100 Great	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2019	2025
Audio
Driver	9.5 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	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	AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	10 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	45 h	28 h
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Quick charge	-	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	both	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	8.7 g	11.8 g
Case weight	69 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	2
Microphone type	MEMS	MEMS
Call noise reduction	Yes	-

What reviewers said

Powerbeats Pro 2

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a refined, workout-first true wireless pair that finally add adaptive active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and wireless charging to the iconic secure-fit design. They deliver a punchy, accurate sound signature, a long 10-hour battery (8 with ANC) plus a 45-hour total with the case, and remain light and comfortable for intense sessions. While the heart-rate tracking is a novel addition, it still feels limited in practice, and the premium price tag may give some buyers pause.

Pro:Secure, lightweight fit ideal for workouts
Pro:Very good audio accuracy and punchy bass
Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode

Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
Con:Heart-rate tracking has limited real-world usability
Con:Premium price point

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

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