Technics EAH-AZ100 Review

Technics EAH-AZ100 Review

Voice & Call Noise Isolation 10.0/10

Voice Focus AI uses multiple microphones and processing to isolate your voice from background noise. Technics trained the algorithm to recognise voice versus ambient sound.

For hybrid workers, this makes them a credible alternative to business-focused earbuds, especially when paired with three-device multipoint and a laptop that stays connected all day.

ANC & Transparency 9.4/10

Adaptive hybrid ANC uses feedforward and feedback microphones to adjust to your surroundings and fit. An ambient mode is available for conversations and announcements.

Noise cancelling is strong across low and mid frequencies, removing engine hum and office chatter effectively. It is not quite as aggressive as the best from Sony and Bose, but it remains well above average.

The adaptive mode reacts to changing environments, which keeps the experience consistent as you move from a train to a quiet office.

• Adaptive Yes
• Ambient Ambient mode

Battery & Case Charging 9.8/10

Technics rates up to 10 hours with ANC on using AAC, and 28 hours with the case. LDAC reduces that to 7 hours per charge and 18 hours total.

Ten hours with noise cancelling on is excellent and covers a full workday of calls and music. The case supports Qi wireless charging and USB-C.

If you stream LDAC constantly, battery drops noticeably, so AAC is the better choice for long call days, and the battery saving outweighs the small loss in detail on speech.

• Battery Up to 10 hours (ANC on, AAC)
• With Case Up to 28 hours (ANC on, AAC)
• Wireless Chg Yes (Qi)
• Fast Charge Yes

Fit, Stability & Portability 8.2/10

Technics lists roughly 5.9 g per earpiece and redesigned the shell to be smaller and more ergonomic than the AZ80, with multiple tip sizes included in the box to suit different ear canals.

They sit securely for long sessions and seal well, which helps both bass response and noise cancelling. The smooth finish makes them easy to remove and insert between calls.

Touch controls are responsive, though some users may want to customise them in the app to avoid accidental taps when adjusting fit.

• Bud Weight About 5.9 g per bud
• Tips XS, S, M, ML, L
• IP Rating IPX4

Connectivity & UC Integration 5.4/10

Bluetooth 5.3 supports SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3. Multipoint connects up to three devices at once, which is rare among earbuds.

Three devices means a laptop, a phone and a tablet can stay connected together, and the buds switch to whichever one starts playing. That is a big advantage for people who move between work and personal devices.

The Technics Audio Connect app handles EQ, controls and firmware updates on iOS and Android, and lets you choose which devices take priority.

• Dongle No
• Multi-pt Up to 3 devices
• BT 5.3

Sound & Audio Quality 9.4/10

Each bud uses a 10 mm Magnetic Fluid Driver, a design Technics brought over from its high-end headphones. The fluid around the voice coil reduces distortion and allows more precise control of the diaphragm.

LDAC support lets Android users stream higher-resolution audio, and Dolby Atmos adds spatial playback.

They compete directly with the AirPods Pro 3 at the premium end.

• Codecs SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
• Driver 10 mm
• Freq. Range 20 Hz – 40,000 Hz
• Spatial Dolby Atmos

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