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Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Tranya S2: 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.

  • Technics EAH-AZ100
  • Tranya S2
HearWiki score
86
63
Sound
9.2
6.5
Noise cancelling
8.6
-
Battery
8.7
6.0
Calls
7.8
-
Value
8.1
7.0
Price (USD)
$250
$130

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 Tranya S2 (2024). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against aptX, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C and Wear detection.

  • EAH-AZ10020251 yr newer
  • S22024
What differsEAH-AZ100S2

Platform

Top codec
LC3
aptX
LE Audio (LC3)
Yes
No
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No

Level on: Bluetooth, Companion app.

Specifications

EAH-AZ100S2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$250
$130
HearWiki score
86
63
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
12 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
10 h
-
Battery incl. case
28 h
-
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
15 min → 1.2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
11.8 g
-
Case weight
42 g
-
Water resistance
IPX4
-
USB-C
Yes
No
Microphones
2
-
Microphone type
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

Tranya S2

The Tranya S2 wireless earbuds offer a comfortable, low-profile fit that works well for workouts and everyday use, with solid sound quality for the price. They feature AAC and aptX codecs, Bluetooth 5.3, and a quick charge feature, though they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity. The physical buttons and auto-pairing make them easy to use, but the charging case is prone to scratching.

  • Pro:Comfortable, secure fit for exercise
  • Pro:Good sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Fast auto-pairing and reliable Bluetooth 5.3
  • Con:Charging case scratches easily
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Limited multi-device pairing (no multipoint)

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

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