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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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.

  • Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
9.2
Noise cancelling
-
8.6
Battery
-
8.7
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
8.1
Price (USD)
$180
$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?

Half a step newer

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2022). The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

  • QuietComfort Earbuds2022
  • EAH-AZ10020253 yr newer
What differsQuietComfort EarbudsEAH-AZ100

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

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

Specifications

QuietComfort EarbudsEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$250
HearWiki score
Not scored
86
Released
2022
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
10 mm driver
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
10 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, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
8.5 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
10 h
Battery incl. case
31.5 h
28 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
20 min → 3 h
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
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
8.5 g
11.8 g
Case weight
69 g
42 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN
-
Microphones
1
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds deliver a well-rounded true wireless experience, blending strong adaptive noise cancellation with a balanced, signature sound. They offer a comfortable, durable design with IPX4 water resistance, reliable multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and a long 31.5-hour total battery life. Touch controls and a customizable EQ via the companion app add convenience, making them a solid choice for everyday use.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless device switching
  • Con:Single microphone may limit call quality
  • Con:Bulky case compared to some rivals
  • Con:No aptX or LDAC support for high-res codecs

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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