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ASUS Cetra True Wireless 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.

  • ASUS Cetra True Wireless
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
76
86
Sound
8.0
9.2
Noise cancelling
7.5
8.6
Battery
8.5
8.7
Calls
6.5
7.8
Value
7.0
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?

New platform

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against ASUS Cetra True Wireless (2024). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).

  • Cetra True Wireless2024
  • EAH-AZ10020251 yr newer
What differsCetra True WirelessEAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
4.0
5.3
Top codec
AAC
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Level on: ANC type, Wireless charging, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Cetra True WirelessEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$200
$250
HearWiki score
76
86
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
16 Ω
Bluetooth
4.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
27 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
21.5 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
-
28 h
Full charge time
-
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
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
52 g
11.8 g
Case weight
-
42 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX4
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
-
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-45 dBV
-

What reviewers said

ASUS Cetra True Wireless

The ASUS Cetra True Wireless earbuds deliver a solid feature set for their price, including hybrid ANC, wireless charging, and a 10mm dynamic driver. They perform well for everyday listening and calls, but their Bluetooth connection isn't ideal for serious gaming due to latency concerns. Battery life is respectable overall, though using ANC reduces playtime.

  • Pro:Good overall sound quality with a 10mm driver
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Supports wireless charging for convenience
  • Con:Bluetooth 4.0 may cause noticeable lag in gaming
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky to use

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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