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Technics EAH-AZ100

87
Highly rated
Average of 7 professional reviews
6 of 7 recommend it · critics split
Where the 7 reviews landedRange 69–100

Exact average 87.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

Technics EAH-AZ100Image: Technics

7 professional reviewers tested the Technics EAH-AZ100, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and noise cancelling. Most common complaint: call quality.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews, What Hi-Fi? and 4 more

The catch: Noise cancelling trails Bose, and call quality is poor in places.

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 100
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    Excellent wireless earbuds that rival Bose and Sony with balanced sound, competitive ANC, comfort and good calls.

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  2. 95
    Expert ReviewsThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2025

    Superb-sounding, feature-rich earbuds that the reviewer ranks as the best true wireless all-rounders around.

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  3. 95
    What Hi-Fi?The outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2025

    Full marks for premium earbuds with detailed, spacious sound, strong noise cancelling, comfort and customisation.

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  4. 90
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    Premium earbuds that sit between good and great, with strong sound after a month of listening.

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  5. 80
    WIREDHands-on review

    Rich, detailed and finely separated sound makes these a top premium pick.

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  6. 80
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2026

    Among the best-sounding earbuds at this price, with long battery life, but ANC is only decent.

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  7. 69
    TechGearLabHands-on review · 2025

    Offers rich, clear sound, effective ANC and long battery, but call quality is poor and the fit is bulky.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Sound quality7 of 7
Noise cancelling3 of 7
Battery life3 of 7

What critics dislike most

Call quality3 of 7
Fit and comfort2 of 7
Controls and app2 of 7

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Common questions

Is the Technics EAH-AZ100 worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 7 recommend it. Noise cancelling trails Bose, and call quality is poor in places.

Do critics agree about the Technics EAH-AZ100?

Critics split: scores range from 69 (TechGearLab) to 100 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 31 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.

What do critics dislike about the Technics EAH-AZ100?

Call quality (3 of 7 reviews), Fit and comfort (2 of 7 reviews), Controls and app (2 of 7 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Technics EAH-AZ100?

The Sony WF-C710N (critic score 94), top pick, narrowly.