Moondrop ALICE 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

Moondrop ALICE

54Average

$190

Full review data

True Wireless

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.

Moondrop ALICE
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.7

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.6

Battery

7.5

8.7

Calls

5.0

7.8

Value

2.8

8.1

Price (USD)

$190

$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 Moondrop ALICE (2023). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2, Top codec LC3 against aptX Adaptive, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Transparency mode.

ALICE2023
EAH-AZ10020252 yr newer

What differsALICEEAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Adaptive; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: None; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Water resistance: Not rated; IPX4

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

ALICEEAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $190; $250
HearWiki score: 54; 86
Released: 2023; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; 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 - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 48 h; 28 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: -; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; hybrid
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: -; 11.8 g
Case weight: -; 42 g
Water resistance: none; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: -; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Moondrop ALICE vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Moondrop ALICE	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$190	$250
HearWiki score	54 / 100 Average	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2023	2025
Audio
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 - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	10 h
Battery incl. case	48 h	28 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	-	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	hybrid
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	-	11.8 g
Case weight	-	42 g
Water resistance	none	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	-	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Moondrop ALICE

The Moondrop ALICE is a sound-focused true wireless earbud that prioritizes audio performance over feature-packed convenience. It delivers clear mids, dynamic bass, and a wide soundstage, with solid battery life and aptX Adaptive support. However, its higher price point and lack of active noise cancellation make it a niche pick for audiophiles rather than a mainstream all-rounder.

Pro:Excellent midrange clarity and overall sound quality
Pro:Wide, immersive soundstage with dynamic bass
Pro:Good battery life of 8 hours per charge, 48 with case

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Software can be buggy, affecting user experience
Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity and wireless charging

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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