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Shanling MTW100 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.

  • Shanling MTW100
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
43
86
Sound
6.4
9.2
Noise cancelling
0.0
8.6
Battery
4.5
8.7
Calls
5.3
7.8
Value
3.8
8.1
Price (USD)
$140
$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 Shanling MTW100 (2019). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • MTW1002019
  • EAH-AZ10020256 yr newer
What differsMTW100EAH-AZ100

Platform

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

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX7
IPX4

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

MTW100EAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$140
$250
HearWiki score
43
86
Released
2019
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
hybrid
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
20 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
113 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
10 h
Battery incl. case
21 h
28 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.7 g
11.8 g
Case weight
39.5 g
42 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Shanling MTW100

The Shanling MTW100 offers a hybrid driver setup that delivers detailed, lively sound with limited bass, making it a distinctive option among budget true wireless earbuds. With a comfortable fit, strong battery life, and IPX7 water resistance, it suits everyday use, though it lacks active noise cancellation and app support. Wireless charging and touch controls add convenience for its price point.

  • Pro:Detailed and lively sound quality
  • Pro:Comfortable fit with great battery life
  • Pro:IPX7 water resistance
  • Con:Weak bass response
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No app support or EQ customization

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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