True Wireless
JBL Live 4
78Great
$200
Full review dataJBL Live 4 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
Technics EAH-AZ100
86Outstanding
$250
Full review dataScore 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.
- JBL Live 4
- Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
78
86
Sound
9.0
9.2
Noise cancelling
7.5
8.6
Battery
8.5
8.7
Calls
6.8
7.8
Value
7.8
8.1
Price (USD)
$200
$250
Specifications
Live 4EAH-AZ100
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 78
- 86
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- -
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Battery life
- -
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 10 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 28 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 1.2 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 11.8 g
- Case weight
- -
- 42 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX4
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 6
- 2
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
JBL Live 4
The JBL Live 4 line offers true wireless earbuds in three form factors—Buds, Beam, and Flex—all equipped with high-resolution audio and upgraded active noise cancellation. A standout feature is the Smart Charging Case, which now sports a larger display and refreshed interface. Call performance is boosted by six microphones with wind resistance and AI-driven noise reduction for clearer conversations.
- Pro:Six-mic setup with wind protection for crisp calls
- Pro:Advanced ANC helps block ambient noise
- Pro:Smart case adds a bigger screen and new UI
- Con:Premium price around $200
- Con:Multiple styles may create choice confusion
- Con:Case screen adds bulk compared to simpler designs
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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