Poly Voyager Free 60+ vs Technics EAH-AZ100 Comparison

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud has three microphones that steer toward your mouth, with WindSmart processing for outdoor calls. Poly also lets you set sidetone to low, medium or high, so you can hear your own voice naturally. For call-heavy days, a boom headset such as the Poly Voyager Focus 2 places a mic closer to the mouth.

Technics EAH-AZ100

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.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Hybrid adaptive ANC uses inner and outer microphones and adjusts for how well the buds fit. A transparency mode lets surrounding sound through when you need it. On a plane or bus the cancellation is respectable for business buds, cutting steady engine noise well. It is weaker against voices and sudden sounds, where Apple and Bose are ahead.

Technics EAH-AZ100

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.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Poly lists up to 5.5 hours of talk time per charge, or 16.5 hours with the case. With ANC on, music runs up to 8 hours, or 24 hours in total. A 15-minute charge gives about 1 hour 12 minutes of talk time, and standby lasts up to 30 days including the case.

Technics EAH-AZ100

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.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud weighs 5.8 g and measures about 16 x 26 x 38 mm, with a short stem. Poly includes S, M and L ear tips and a pressure-relief design. IP54 covers splashes and dust. That is enough for rain on the commute but less than the IP57 that Jabra and Apple offer.

Technics EAH-AZ100

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.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

The buds use Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint to two devices and remember up to eight. The BT700 adapter extends range to about 30 m and supports Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows. The touchscreen case shows battery, mute state and volume, and lets you switch between the two active devices. Plug the included cable into a seatback socket, and the case streams that audio to the buds at up to about 3 m.

Technics EAH-AZ100

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.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud has a 10 mm speaker, larger than most business earbuds use. Poly applies a dynamic EQ that switches between wideband voice, up to 7 kHz on PC calls, and a full 20 Hz to 20 kHz media mode. In media mode they have more bass punch than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and music sounds fuller.

Technics EAH-AZ100

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.