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TaoTronics SOUNDLIBERTY FREE vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the TaoTronics SOUNDLIBERTY FREE vs Technics EAH-AZ100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Technics EAH-AZ100 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • TaoTronics SOUNDLIBERTY FREE
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
9.2
Noise cancelling
-
8.6
Battery
-
8.7
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
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?

New platform

TaoTronics SOUNDLIBERTY FREE (2026) against Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025). 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. The TaoTronics SOUNDLIBERTY FREE answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

  • SOUNDLIBERTY FREE20261 yr newer
  • EAH-AZ1002025
What differsSOUNDLIBERTY FREEEAH-AZ100

Platform

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

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

SOUNDLIBERTY FREEEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
-
$250
HearWiki score
Not scored
86
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
6 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
9 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
10 h
Battery incl. case
29 h
28 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
-
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
5.2 g
11.8 g
Case weight
59.9 g
42 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
TT-BH097
-
Microphones
2
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

TaoTronics SOUNDLIBERTY FREE

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty Free true wireless earbuds deliver a solid 9 hours of playback per charge, extended to 29 hours with the compact charging case. With Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 water resistance, and touch controls, they offer reliable wireless performance and a comfortable, secure fit for daily use. Multipoint connectivity allows easy switching between devices.

  • Pro:Long battery life with case
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs
  • Con:6mm drivers may lack bass depth

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

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