Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Critics score the Apple AirPods Pro 3 86 and the Technics EAH-AZ100 87 out of 100, from 26 and 7 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple AirPods Pro 3 higher, 2 scored the Technics EAH-AZ100 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple AirPods Pro 3 1 point ahead.
Image: AppleApple AirPods Pro 3
Praised for: noise cancelling (25 of 26), comfort (18 of 26), sound quality (10 of 26)
Criticised for: controls and app (12 of 26), battery life (7 of 26), fit and comfort (7 of 26)
The catch: Shorter total battery with the case.
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Image: TechnicsTechnics EAH-AZ100
Praised for: sound quality (7 of 7), noise cancelling (3 of 7), battery life (3 of 7)
Criticised for: call quality (3 of 7), fit and comfort (2 of 7), controls and app (2 of 7)
The catch: Noise cancelling trails Bose, and call quality is poor in places.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trusted Reviews | 89est. | 100 | -11 |
| Tom's Guide | 73est. | 80 | -7 |
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | same |
| TechRadar | 90 | 90 | same |
| WIRED | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| TechGearLab | 85 | 69 | +16 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple AirPods Pro 3 minus the Technics EAH-AZ100. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 or the Technics EAH-AZ100?
Critics rate the Technics EAH-AZ100 higher: 87 against 86. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple AirPods Pro 3 higher, 2 scored the Technics EAH-AZ100 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple AirPods Pro 3 1 point ahead.
Do critics agree about the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and the Technics EAH-AZ100?
The Apple AirPods Pro 3: broad agreement, scores from 66 to 95. The Technics EAH-AZ100: critics split, scores from 69 to 100.