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JBL Live Beam 3 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 4 of 7 measures.

  • JBL Live Beam 3
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
78
86
Sound
8.2
9.2
Noise cancelling
7.2
8.6
Battery
9.3
8.7
Calls
7.4
7.8
Value
8.8
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?

Half a step newer

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against JBL Live Beam 3 (2024). The JBL Live Beam 3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Live Beam 32024
  • EAH-AZ10020251 yr newer
What differsLive Beam 3EAH-AZ100

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, LE Audio (LC3), Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Live Beam 3EAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$250
HearWiki score
78
86
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
12 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
9 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
48 h
28 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 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
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
10 g
11.8 g
Case weight
82 g
42 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

JBL Live Beam 3

The JBL Live Beam 3 are feature-packed true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable, secure fit. They offer long battery life, support for high-quality LDAC audio, and versatile controls, making them a solid choice for everyday use. Their IP55 rating adds durability for workouts or light rain.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC codec for detailed sound
  • Pro:Long battery life with a compact charging case
  • Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some users
  • Con:Earbuds are slightly bulky for smaller ears
  • Con:Sound profile may require EQ adjustments out of the box

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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