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Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Technics EAH-AZ80: 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Technics EAH-AZ100
  • Technics EAH-AZ80
HearWiki score
86
79
Sound
9.2
8.6
Noise cancelling
8.6
7.8
Battery
8.7
6.9
Calls
7.8
7.1
Value
8.1
9.0
Price (USD)
$250
$200

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?

Half a step newer

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Technics EAH-AZ80 (2023). The Technics EAH-AZ100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: LE Audio (LC3).

  • EAH-AZ10020252 yr newer
  • EAH-AZ802023
What differsEAH-AZ100EAH-AZ80

Platform

LE Audio (LC3)
Yes
No

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

EAH-AZ100EAH-AZ80
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$250
$200
HearWiki score
86
79
Released
2025
2023
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
12 h
7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
10 h
7 h
Battery incl. case
28 h
24 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 1.2 h
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
11.8 g
7 g
Case weight
42 g
50 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
8
Microphone type
MEMS
MEMS

What reviewers said

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

Technics EAH-AZ80

The Technics EAH-AZ80 are premium wireless earbuds that deliver high-fidelity audio with support for LDAC, SBC, and AAC codecs, alongside hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode. They feature an 8-microphone array for clear calls and Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity for up to three devices, all in a comfortable, IPX4-rated design with wireless charging. With a 10 mm dynamic driver and a 20 Hz to 40 kHz frequency response, these earbuds aim for a rich, detailed listening experience.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality with LDAC support
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile listening
  • Pro:Multipoint connection for up to three devices
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 7 hours with ANC
  • Con:Touch controls may require adjustment
  • Con:Price is on the higher side for the feature set

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

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