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Mpow X3 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Mpow X3
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
55
86
Sound
6.7
9.2
Noise cancelling
4.0
8.6
Battery
4.8
8.7
Calls
5.2
7.8
Value
-
8.1
Price (USD)
$160
$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 Mpow X3 (2020). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).

  • X32020
  • EAH-AZ10020255 yr newer
What differsX3EAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Top codec
AAC
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX4

Level on: ANC type, USB-C.

Specifications

X3EAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$160
$250
HearWiki score
55
86
Released
2020
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
Sensitivity
108 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
7 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
27 h
28 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
4.6 g
11.8 g
Case weight
-
42 g
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Mpow X3

The Mpow X3 true wireless earbuds deliver a well-rounded package with hybrid active noise cancellation, a robust IPX6 rating, and solid battery life—around 6 hours with ANC on and up to 27 hours with the case. They offer a balanced sound signature, touch controls, and USB-C charging, making them a practical choice for everyday use and workouts, though the ANC is not the strongest and the case feels a bit plasticky.

  • Pro:Good all-round performance with hybrid ANC
  • Pro:IPX6 water resistance suitable for workouts
  • Pro:Solid battery life with USB-C charging
  • Con:ANC is not very powerful
  • Con:Case feels somewhat cheap
  • Con:No wireless charging or transparency mode

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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