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Jabra Elite 8 Active 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.

  • Jabra Elite 8 Active
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
79
86
Sound
7.8
9.2
Noise cancelling
7.2
8.6
Battery
8.2
8.7
Calls
7.3
7.8
Value
6.2
8.1
Price (USD)
$150
$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 Jabra Elite 8 Active (2023). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward.

  • Elite 8 Active2023
  • EAH-AZ10020252 yr newer
What differsElite 8 ActiveEAH-AZ100

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
Feed-forward
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP68
IPX4

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

Specifications

Elite 8 ActiveEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$150
$250
HearWiki score
79
86
Released
2023
2025
Availability
Still sold new
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
Sensitivity
118 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
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
5 min → 1 h
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedforward
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
10 g
11.8 g
Case weight
46.4 g
42 g
Water resistance
IP68
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Jabra Elite 8 Active

The Jabra Elite 8 Active are rugged true wireless earbuds built for active lifestyles, featuring a durable IP68 rating and solid active noise cancellation. They offer long battery life, multipoint Bluetooth 5.3, and a comfortable, secure fit, making them a versatile choice for workouts and daily use.

  • Pro:IP68 water and dust resistance
  • Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless device switching
  • Con:Feedforward ANC may not block all low-frequency noise
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no high-res audio support
  • Con:Touch controls may be less precise for some users

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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