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Marshall Minor II Bluetooth vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Marshall Minor II Bluetooth vs Technics EAH-AZ100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • Marshall Minor II Bluetooth
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
9.2
Noise cancelling
-
8.6
Battery
-
8.7
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
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?

New platform

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Marshall Minor II Bluetooth (2018). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against aptX, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and USB-C.

  • Minor II Bluetooth2018
  • EAH-AZ10020257 yr newer
What differsMinor II BluetoothEAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Top codec
aptX
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes

Specifications

Minor II BluetoothEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$250
HearWiki score
Not scored
86
Released
2018
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
14.2 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
14.2 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
39 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
117 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
12 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
10 h
Battery incl. case
-
28 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
20 min → 2 h
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
No
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
No
Yes
Microphones
1
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Marshall Minor II Bluetooth

The Marshall Minor II Bluetooth earbuds, launched in 2018, deliver a straightforward wireless listening experience with Bluetooth 5.0 and a convenient multi-directional knob for controlling music, volume, and calls. They offer up to 12 hours of battery life and support aptX for better audio quality on compatible devices, making them a solid choice for those who prioritize simplicity and signature Marshall style.

  • Pro:Up to 12 hours of battery life
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.0 for stable connectivity
  • Pro:aptX codec support for enhanced audio
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No USB-C charging port
  • Con:No multipoint connection for multiple devices

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

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