SoundPEATS H3 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

SoundPEATS H3

84Outstanding

$130

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 5 of 7 measures.

SoundPEATS H3
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.1

8.6

Battery

5.3

8.7

Calls

5.6

7.8

Value

8.5

8.1

Price (USD)

$130

$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

SoundPEATS H3 (2026) against Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the SoundPEATS H3 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with LE Audio (LC3). The SoundPEATS H3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

H320261 yr newer
EAH-AZ1002025

What differsH3EAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

H3EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $130; $250
HearWiki score: 84; 86
Released: 2026; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 3-driver hybrid; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: hybrid; dynamic
Driver size: 12 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 3; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 28 Ω; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: -; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 37 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 60 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: -; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 6 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: -; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: cVc 8.0; -

Specification comparison of SoundPEATS H3 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	SoundPEATS H3	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$130	$250
HearWiki score	84 / 100 Outstanding	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2026	2025
Audio
Driver	3-driver hybrid	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	hybrid	dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	3	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	28 Ω	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	-	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	10 h
Battery incl. case	37 h	28 h
Full charge time	60 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	-	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	6 g	11.8 g
Case weight	-	42 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	6	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	cVc 8.0	-

What reviewers said

SoundPEATS H3

The SoundPEATS H3 are hybrid triple-driver true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive, detailed audio with strong adaptive noise cancellation, making them a standout value for music-focused listeners. They support a wide range of high-quality codecs, multipoint connectivity, and a compact, sport-friendly design, though battery life and call quality are not their strongest suits. Overall, they punch well above their price point in sonic performance while making some compromises in comfort and usability.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with precise bass and clear treble
Pro:Adaptive ANC performs well for the price
Pro:Supports aptX Lossless and LDAC codecs

Con:Battery life is below average, especially with ANC on
Con:Call quality is mediocre
Con:Comfort and passive isolation may not suit all ears

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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