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Bose SoundSport Wireless vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose SoundSport Wireless 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 SoundSport Wireless
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
9.2
Noise cancelling
-
8.6
Battery
-
8.7
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
8.1
Price (USD)
$130
$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 Bose SoundSport Wireless (2015). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • SoundSport Wireless2015
  • EAH-AZ100202510 yr newer
What differsSoundSport WirelessEAH-AZ100

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Level on: Multipoint pairing.

Specifications

SoundSport WirelessEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$250
HearWiki score
Not scored
86
Released
2015
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
-
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
10 h
Battery incl. case
-
28 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 1 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
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
11.8 g
Case weight
-
42 g
Water resistance
-
IPX4
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
1
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Bose SoundSport Wireless

These true wireless earbuds are built for active use, offering sweat and weather resistance alongside a secure, tangle-free fit. They deliver a balanced sound signature with Bluetooth connectivity, support for SBC and AAC codecs, and multipoint pairing for seamless device switching. With a six-hour battery life and a quick charge feature that provides an hour of playback from a 15-minute charge, they're a solid choice for gym sessions and daily commutes.

  • Pro:Sweat and weather resistant for workouts
  • Pro:Multipoint pairing for easy device switching
  • Pro:Quick charge adds 1 hour of playback in 15 minutes
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 6 hours
  • Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX

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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