Technics EAH-AZ100
Music, Hi-Res Audio, Travel, Commuting, Office Work, Phone Calls, Noise Cancellation
Overview
The Technics EAH-AZ100, announced at CES on January 7, 2025 at $299.99, are the brand's new flagship true wireless earbuds and the successors to the acclaimed EAH-AZ80. They are the first wireless earbuds to adopt Technics' 10mm Magnetic Fluid Driver from the EAH-TZ700 wired flagship, delivering low-distortion, high-resolution sound with LDAC support, and pair it with Full Adaptive Digital Hybrid noise cancelling that ranks among the best in class. With 3-way multipoint (up to three simultaneous devices), 10-hour battery life with ANC on (28 hours with the case), Qi wireless charging, and IPX4 water resistance, they offer a well-rounded premium package for Android users seeking an alternative to Sony and Bose.
Key Highlights
- 10mm Magnetic Fluid Driver — first wireless earbuds to use the driver technology from Technics' $1,100 flagship EAH-TZ700 wired IEM; oil-like magnetic fluid improves power handling and damps unwanted resonance for low-distortion, high-resolution sound (20 Hz–40 kHz response via LDAC 96 kHz/990 kbps)
- Full Adaptive Digital Hybrid ANC with excellent real-world noise cancellation (SoundGuys 8.3/10) plus an attention/transparency mode that detects voices and automatically boosts them while pausing your audio
- 3-way Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 — simultaneous connection to 3 devices (phone, laptop, tablet) with seamless switching, up to 10 remembered devices, and LDAC, LC3, and LE Audio codec support including Auracast-ready profiles (TMAP/PBP)
- Up to 10 hours of playback with ANC on (12 hours off) and 28 hours total with the case; Qi wireless charging built into the case plus 15-minute quick charge for 90 minutes of listening
- IPX4 water-resistant earbuds (case is not), 5 eartip sizes (XS, S, M, ML, L), monaural MEMS mics with AI Voice Focus for clearer calls, and 4 color finishes
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Technics |
|---|---|
| Model | Technics EAH-AZ100 |
| Driver | 10mm Magnetic Fluid Driver (technology carried over from the flagship EAH-TZ700 wired IEM; dual-chamber design for low distortion, accurate bass, and high resolution) |
| Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 (LE Audio) |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes — Full Adaptive Digital Hybrid Noise Cancelling with 3 noise-cancelling presets + custom option; attention mode with automatic conversation boost and audio pause; SoundGuys measured 8.3/10 ANC, top-of-class for commuting and air travel |
| Battery | 10h (ANC on, AAC) / 12h (ANC off) buds; 28h (ANC on) / 29h (ANC off) total with case; 7h (LDAC); 15-min quick charge for 90 min of playback |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 (Class 1), 3-way Multipoint (connect up to 3 devices simultaneously, pair up to 10), supported profiles A2DP/AVRCP/HSP/HFP/TMAP/PBP |
| Dimensions | Earbud: 21 x 26 x 25 mm (W x H x D), 5.9 g each with M earpiece; Charging Case: 69 x 36 x 27 mm, 42 g |