In the pantheon of the best wireless earbuds makers, Technics holds a top spot next to Sony and Bose. The Technics EAH-AZ80 that debuted in 2023 are some of my favorite earbuds of the last 10 years, and the new Technics EAH-AZ100 — reviewed here — build on that legacy.
The big changes from the AZ80 are the new 10mm magnetic fluid drivers that offer lower distortion and improved bass response as well as a longer battery life of up to 28 hours when using the AAC codec and ANC set to ‘On.’ The AZ100 are also smaller and lighter than their predecessors with a fit that feels great for short bursts of time — as long as you don’t mind the feeling of earbuds that fill up your ear canal.
