Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 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

Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2

79Great

$230

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 5 of 7 measures.

Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

8.1

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.2

8.6

Battery

7.8

8.7

Calls

8.0

7.8

Value

7.2

8.1

Price (USD)

$230

$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 Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with LE Audio (LC3). The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP68 against IPX4.

Elite 8 Active Gen 22024
EAH-AZ10020251 yr newer

What differsElite 8 Active Gen 2EAH-AZ100

LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Water resistance: IP68; IPX4

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

Specifications

Elite 8 Active Gen 2EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $230; $250
HearWiki score: 79; 86
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 6 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 6 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, aptX Voice, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 14 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 56 h; 28 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1.5 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: buttons; touch
Voice assistant: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri; Yes
Weight: 10 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 47.5 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IP68; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; 2

Specification comparison of Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$230	$250
HearWiki score	79 / 100 Great	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	6 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	6 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, aptX Voice, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	14 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	56 h	28 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1.5 h	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	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	buttons	touch
Voice assistant	Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	10 g	11.8 g
Case weight	47.5 g	42 g
Water resistance	IP68	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	6	2

What reviewers said

Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 are rugged wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and an IP68 rating, making them ideal for intense workouts and wet conditions. They offer a long-lasting battery, solid Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with multipoint support, and a compact, durable design. Their sound is driven by a 6mm dynamic driver, and they come with app-based customization for a tailored listening experience.

Pro:Excellent durability with IP68 water and dust resistance
Pro:Long battery life, especially with the charging case
Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts to your environment

Con:Battery life drops significantly when ANC is enabled
Con:Only one physical size for earbuds may not fit all ears perfectly
Con:Price is on the higher side for the feature set

Technics EAH-AZ100

The Technics EAH-AZ100 are high-end true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive noise cancellation with a 10mm dynamic driver for rich sound, supporting LDAC and AAC codecs. They deliver up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge (10 with ANC), extend to 28 hours with the case, and offer multipoint pairing for up to three devices. With IPX4 sweat resistance, wireless charging, and touch controls, they're a versatile premium option.

Pro:Excellent battery life, even with ANC engaged
Pro:Multipoint connectivity for up to three devices
Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC audio

Con:Premium price point
Con:No ear tips included in the box
Con:Touch controls may take time to master

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