Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Sony WF-1000XM6
Quick take: The Technics EAH-AZ100 costs $48 less; the Technics EAH-AZ100 lasts longer per charge (10 hrs).
| Spec | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$250 | ~$298 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 10 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 28 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 15 min = 90 min | 5 min = 1 hr |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 5.9 g | 6.5 g |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Technics EAH-AZ100
- ✓Magnetic-fluid driver from Technics' $1,200 wired IEMs
- ✓Detail and separation owners call best in true wireless
- ✓10-hour ANC battery leads the flagship class
- ✓Three-device multipoint with LDAC — nobody else matches it
- ✓Dolby Atmos head tracking aboard
- ✓15-minute charge returns 90 minutes
- ✗Adaptive ANC clearly behind Bose and AirPods Pro 3
- ✗Shallow fit — some owners never get a reliable seal
- ✗Minimal IPX4 splash rating
- ✗Average call quality in noise
- ✗Functional but clunky Audio Connect companion app
Sony WF-1000XM6
- ✓Owners rank the QN3e ANC at or above Bose
- ✓8 hours ANC-on battery leads the flagship class
- ✓LDAC hi-res, LC3, and multipoint all at once
- ✓11% slimmer matte body grips better than XM5 gloss
- ✓5-minute charge buys an hour
- ✓10-band EQ and 360 Reality Audio in Sound Connect
- ✓Qi wireless charging case
- ✗$330 list is a $30 jump over the XM5, though street is already lower
- ✗6.5g buds still don't fit everyone; fit complaints persist
- ✗Sony's earbud line has a battery-degradation track record; unproven long-term
- ✗IPX4 only — sweat resistance, nothing more