Soundcore A3010 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

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.

Soundcore A3010
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

6.5

9.2

Noise cancelling

7.5

8.6

Battery

8.0

8.7

Calls

7.8

Value

7.0

8.1

Price (USD)

$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?

Mixed generations

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Soundcore A3010 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Soundcore A3010 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). The Technics EAH-AZ100 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging and Wear detection.

A30102024
EAH-AZ10020251 yr newer

What differsA3010EAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes

Level on: USB-C, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

A3010EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $250; $250
HearWiki score: 62; 86
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 2× 4.6 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 4.6 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: -; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature: neutral; -
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 9 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 10 h
Battery incl. case: -; 28 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 120 min
Quick charge: none; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: -; hybrid
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 3 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: -; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Connector: USB-C; -
Model code: Sleep A30; -
Microphones: -; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: ENC; -

Specification comparison of Soundcore A3010 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Soundcore A3010	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$250	$250
HearWiki score	62 / 100 Good	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	2× 4.6 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	4.6 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	-	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature	neutral	-
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	9 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	10 h
Battery incl. case	-	28 h
Full charge time	90 min	120 min
Quick charge	none	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	-	hybrid
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	3 g	11.8 g
Case weight	-	42 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Connector	USB-C	-
Model code	Sleep A30	-
Calls
Microphones	-	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	ENC	-

What reviewers said

Soundcore A3010

The Soundcore A3010 Sleep A30 earbuds are purpose-built for sleep, combining effective noise cancellation with snore masking and sleep tracking in a tiny, comfortable design. While the price is steep, the strong battery life and sleep-specific features make them a worthwhile investment for those struggling with noise or insomnia, though the bulky case and lack of wireless charging are notable drawbacks. Bluetooth streaming reduces endurance, but the core sleep functions perform reliably.

Pro:Very comfortable for side sleepers
Pro:Effective noise masking and ANC for sleep
Pro:Excellent battery life with built-in sounds

Con:Expensive for the feature set
Con:Bulky charging case
Con:No wireless charging support

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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