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Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Technics EAH-AZ80

What EAH-AZ100 does better (5) and where EAH-AZ80 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Technics EAH-AZ100
Technics · 2025EAH-AZ100
6.5Score
5 advantages≈ $280
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Technics EAH-AZ80
Technics · 2023EAH-AZ80
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $200
5.7Sound7.0
6.0Noise control & calls4.8
5.6Battery3.9
3.8Build & features3.1

Why is EAH-AZ100 better than EAH-AZ80?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · EAH-AZ80: No
  2. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 7 h3.5×
  4. Total with charging case29 h vs 25 h+16%
  5. Earbud weight (each)5.9 g vs 7 g+19%

Why is EAH-AZ80 better than EAH-AZ100?

EAH-AZ80 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Dolby AtmosYes—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case29 h25 h
Charging time2 h7 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.9 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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