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JBL Tour Pro 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • JBL Tour Pro 3
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
79
86
Sound
8.5
9.2
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.6
Battery
8.6
8.7
Calls
7.8
7.8
Value
8.5
8.1
Price (USD)
$330
$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 JBL Tour Pro 3 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JBL Tour Pro 3 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with LE Audio (LC3). The JBL Tour Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Tour Pro 32024
  • EAH-AZ10020251 yr newer
What differsTour Pro 3EAH-AZ100

Platform

LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Tour Pro 3EAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$330
$250
HearWiki score
79
86
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
104 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
44 h
28 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3 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
Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
5.6 g
11.8 g
Case weight
71.8 g
42 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

JBL Tour Pro 3

The JBL Tour Pro 3 are premium wireless earbuds featuring adaptive active noise cancellation and a unique touchscreen charging case. They deliver high-resolution audio via LDAC support and offer a comfortable fit with long battery life, including up to 44 hours with the case. Their hybrid dual-driver setup aims for detailed sound, while IP55 water resistance adds durability.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with the charging case
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:LDAC codec support for high-resolution audio
  • Con:Premium price point may be prohibitive for some
  • Con:Touch controls may take time to master
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly when ANC is enabled

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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