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Is the Technics EAH-AZ100 worth it?

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Price checked Oct. 21, 2026

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Current price

$299.99

at Technics · Checked Oct. 21, 2026

Works with

iPhone: Works · Android: Works

Why we think so.

Timing

No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.

Price

Nothing's forcing the decision right now, so there's no need to rush. We started tracking this price on Oct 21, 2026, so it's too soon to compare it with past prices.

Works with

Works with iPhone and Android.

Worth choosing?

Of the 22 other earbuds we compare, some do better on water resistance (AirPods 5 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro) and noise cancelling (Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Sony WF-1000X). We can't compare sound quality, comfort and fit and battery life yet.

Price check

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

$299.99

$299.99 at Technics, checked Oct. 21, 2026.

Will it work for you?

iPhoneWorks

They pair over Bluetooth, and the Technics Audio Connect app on iOS handles sound settings and helps find lost earbuds.

The Technics Audio Connect app for settings.

AndroidWorks

Google Fast Pair sets them up when you bring them close, and the Technics Audio Connect app for Android handles settings. LDAC high-res audio works with Android phones that support it.

The Technics Audio Connect app for settings.

Where this one stands out..

How it compares with the other products we’ve looked at.

Water resistance

The AirPods 5 leads with IP57. This one: IPX4. 7 of 16 compared do better.

Noise cancelling

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the Sony WF-1000X are best for noise cancelling.

Call quality

The Soundcore Liberty Pro is best for call quality.

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Does it have noise cancelling? Yes, it cancels noise.
What does it cost? It costs $299.99. That is the list price.
Does it work with my phone? Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)? Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IPX4. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.
How long does the battery last? It runs 28 hours with the case and noise cancelling on. That is 12 hours of listening with noise cancelling off, and 10 hours of listening with noise cancelling on.
How heavy is it? It weighs 5.9g.
How does it connect? It connects over Bluetooth.
Does it do spatial audio? Yes, it does spatial audio.

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