Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 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

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless

62Average

$180

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True Wireless

Technics EAH-AZ100

86Outstanding

$250

Full review data

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.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.6

Battery

5.0

8.7

Calls

7.0

7.8

Value

6.5

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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless (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, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Transparency mode.

MOMENTUM True Wireless2018
EAH-AZ10020257 yr newer

What differsMOMENTUM True WirelessEAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Top codec: aptX; 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
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes

Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

MOMENTUM True WirelessEAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $180; $250
HearWiki score: 62; 86
Released: 2018; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 7 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 7 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 21 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 107 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Battery life: 4 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 12 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; hybrid
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: buttons; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 17 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 56.6 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 1; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: beamforming; -

Specification comparison of Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$180	$250
HearWiki score	62 / 100 Average	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2018	2025
Audio
Driver	7 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	7 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	5 Hz - 21 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Sensitivity	107 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Battery
Battery life	4 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	10 h
Battery incl. case	12 h	28 h
Full charge time	90 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	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	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	buttons	touch
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	17 g	11.8 g
Case weight	56.6 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	2
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	beamforming	-

What reviewers said

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless

These true wireless earbuds deliver a polished, premium feel with strong audio performance and a comfortable fit for many users. The main drawbacks are their bulkier design, limited battery life, and some reliability quirks with controls and connectivity. They offer a decent feature set for the price, but fall short of top-tier rivals in overall endurance and refinement.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with dynamic drivers
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for most ears
Pro:Premium build and attractive design

Con:Short battery life of only 4 hours per charge
Con:Bulky shell may not suit smaller ears
Con:Connectivity issues can disrupt listening

Technics EAH-AZ100

The Technics EAH-AZ100 are high-end true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive noise cancellation with a 10mm dynamic driver for rich sound, supporting LDAC and AAC codecs. They deliver up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge (10 with ANC), extend to 28 hours with the case, and offer multipoint pairing for up to three devices. With IPX4 sweat resistance, wireless charging, and touch controls, they're a versatile premium option.

Pro:Excellent battery life, even with ANC engaged
Pro:Multipoint connectivity for up to three devices
Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC audio

Con:Premium price point
Con:No ear tips included in the box
Con:Touch controls may take time to master

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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