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

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Marshall Mode II 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 Mode II
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
9.2
Noise cancelling
-
8.6
Battery
-
8.7
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
8.1
Price (USD)
$180
$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 Mode II (2020). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.1, Top codec LC3 against aptX, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Wear detection.

  • Mode II2020
  • EAH-AZ10020255 yr newer
What differsMode IIEAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.1
5.3
Top codec
aptX
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Mode IIEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$250
HearWiki score
Not scored
86
Released
2020
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2× 6 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
100.5 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.1
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
338 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
5 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
10 h
Battery incl. case
25 h
28 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1.5 h
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
9.5 g
11.8 g
Case weight
35 g
42 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Marshall Mode II

The Marshall Mode II are true wireless earbuds with a classic rock-inspired design, offering a balanced sound signature and a comfortable fit. They feature Bluetooth 5.1, IPX4 water resistance, and a compact charging case that supports wireless charging, making them a solid choice for everyday listening without active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Compact, retro design with tactile button controls
  • Pro:Supports aptX and AAC codecs for high-quality wireless audio
  • Pro:IPX4 water resistance for workouts and light rain
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 5 hours per charge
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity

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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