Earbuds / Compare
Sony WF-1000XM3 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Product A: Sony
60 of 166 known
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Product B: Technics
83 of 166 known
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68 of 157 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 36 known for one only
- 17 the same
- 72 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 6hB: 10hTechnics is 4 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 8hB: 12hTechnics is 4 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 24hB: 28hTechnics is 4 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A8.5g
B5.9g
Case weight
A77g
B42g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
EAH-AZ100, EAH-AZ100-K, EAH-AZ100-S, EAH-AZ100-N, EAH-AZ100-A1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec table model suffixes -N, -A, -K and -S for the EAH-AZ100.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Owner's manual model EAH-AZ100.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026Colour options listed as EAH-AZ100-K and EAH-AZ100-S.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Technics EAH-AZ806Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/technics-eah-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the EAH-AZ80 the model the EAH-AZ100 replaces.9Reviewwhathifi.com/news/technics-celebrates-60th-anniversary-with-az100-flagship-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the EAH-AZ80 the previous flagship earbuds that the EAH-AZ100 updates.
Successor
Sony WF-1000XM410Reviewtechradar.com/news/sony-wf-1000xm4-take-the-crown-as-the-best-true-wireless-earbuds-of-2021Read 23 October 2026TechRadar's launch report calls the WF-1000XM4 the successor to the WF-1000XM3.11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-Sony-WF-1000XM4-launches-with-some-exciting-features-and-an-inflated-price-tag.544040.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WF-1000XM4 the follow-up to the WF-1000XM3.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, GB, JP, DE5Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1194178.htmlRead 13 October 2026Sold in Japan.6Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-launches-wf-1000xm3-true-wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellingRead 13 October 2026Sale prices of 220 GBP, 250 EUR and 230 USD from the first weeks of August 2019. The UK price is listed.7Press articlegiga.de/artikel/sony-wf-1000xm3-preisverfall-noise-canceling-in-ears-unter-200-euro-2019Read 13 October 2026German UVP.
Colours
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
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Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ASony WF-1000XM3
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 6 | 1 |
BTechnics EAH-AZ100
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Full range | 10 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
6mm
10mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Bass and mids receive a slight bump. The highs roughly follow the reviewer's house curve. Bass and mids are slightly exaggerated.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Sound section describes the bass and mid bump against SoundGuys' house curve.
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Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Voices are relayed well enough through both earpieces for general use. Outdoors the other party hears wind, traffic and passersby.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Microphone section. The demo uses SoundGuys' older, non-standardized method.
The mono MEMS microphone is good enough for calls. The reviewer says it does not do well in the presence of noise, so results are workable for the office.4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Mono MEMS microphone. Demo recordings in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The reviewer says the microphone does not do well in the presence of noise.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ASony WF-1000XM3
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 4.77 |
BTechnics EAH-AZ100
| ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | SBC | 10.67 |
Longest tested use per charge
4.77h
10.67h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e, also a 24-bit signal processor and DAC with amplifier.4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Dedicated HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e.
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP. Supported audio formats SBC and AAC.
A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 20262Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, TMAP and PBP.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
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31Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Up to 3 devices connected at once. LDAC playback works with 2 devices only.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
None of 3 known
Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
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Connection per platform
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Features that need a specific device
ASony WF-1000XM3
Not availableBTechnics EAH-AZ100
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Multipoint with LDAC | LDAC playback is available with 2 devices only. |
| Wireless high-resolution playback | Use a playback device with the high-resolution wireless logo and set the Bluetooth sound quality setting to sound quality priority mode, LDAC 990 kbps. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ASony WF-1000XM3
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC on | AAC | No | 6 |
| Transparency | AAC | No | 6 |
| ANC off | AAC | No | 8 |
| ANC on | SBC | No | 5.5 |
| Transparency | SBC | No | 5.5 |
| ANC off | SBC | No | 7.5 |
| ANC on | Not available | Yes | 24 |
| ANC off | Not available | Yes | 32 |
| Call | Not available | No | 4.5 |
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Available operating time. AAC with DSEE HX off: ANC on 6 hours, Ambient Sound Mode 6, off 8. SBC with DSEE HX off: 5.5, 5.5 and 7.5. With DSEE HX auto the figures are 3, 3 and 4 hours (AAC) and 3, 3 and 3.5 hours (SBC) and are not stored. Communication time: ANC on 4, Ambient Sound Mode 4, off 4.5. The call row stores the NC-off figure because the call enum has no ANC state. Totals with case from the Sony launch release and What Hi-Fi.2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Continuous music playback max 6 hrs (NC ON) and 8 hrs (NC OFF). Communication max 4 hrs (NC ON) and 4.5 hrs (NC OFF).3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Up to 24 hours with noise cancelling on, thanks to the charging case.4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 20266 hours with ANC and a further three charges, up to 24 hours. With noise canceling off 8 hours per charge and up to 32 hours with the case.6Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-launches-wf-1000xm3-true-wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellingRead 13 October 2026What Hi-Fi review: 8 hours with noise cancelling off and a total of 32 hours with the case.
BTechnics EAH-AZ100
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC on | AAC | No | 10 |
| ANC off | AAC | No | 12 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 28 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 29 |
| ANC on | SBC | No | 8 |
| ANC on | SBC | Yes | 24 |
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 7 |
| ANC off | LDAC | No | 8 |
| ANC on | LDAC | Yes | 18 |
| ANC off | LDAC | Yes | 19 |
| ANC on | LC3 | No | 5 |
| ANC on | LC3 | Yes | 15 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker figures for AAC and LDAC, with NC on and NC off. Earphones about 10 hours (NC on) and 12 hours (NC off) with AAC. With the charging case about 28 hours and 29 hours. LDAC about 7 and 8 hours, 18 and 19 hours with the case. The SBC and LC3 figures come from the owner's manual, measured with noise cancelling on.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications page, Operating time measured with Noise cancelling set to ON. Earphones about 10.0 hours AAC, 8.0 hours SBC, 7.0 hours LDAC and 5.0 hours LC3. With the charging cradle about 28 hours AAC, 24 hours SBC, 18 hours LDAC and 15 hours LC3.
Longest claimed use per charge
8h
12h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
10h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
8h
12h
Total with case (claimed)
32h
29h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
24h
28h
Talk time (claimed)
4.5h
Not available
Full charge time, buds
120min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earphones about 2.0 hours at 25 degrees C.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging time at 25 degrees C is the time to charge the batteries from empty to full. Earphones about 2.0 hours.
Charging guidance
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At 25 degrees C, the earphones with the charging cradle take about 3 hours by USB and about 4 hours on a Qi charger. The cradle alone takes about 2.5 hours by USB and about 3.5 hours on a Qi charger.1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 20262Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earphones with the cradle by USB about 3.0 hours. The Taiwan catalog adds the Qi charging times.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
1.5h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026About 90 minutes of playback with NC on, stored as 1.5 hours.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026A 15 minute charge provides up to 90 minutes of playback.
Charging case
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Case battery
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging: the headset and the charging case take about 3.5 hours together. Sony specification lists case charge time approx. 3.5 hours.2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Charging case battery charge time approx. 3.5 hrs.
150min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging cradle by USB about 2.5 hours at 25 degrees C.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging cradle by USB about 2.5 hours.
Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Qi1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 20262Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Qi standard wireless chargers are supported. Not every Qi charger is guaranteed to work. Chargers that are not Qi certified or have magnetic attachments are not supported.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Left tap: switch noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode, Left hold: Quick Attention Mode, Right tap: play or pause, Right tap twice: next track or answer or end a call, Right tap 3 times: previous track, Right hold: voice assist1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026About the touch sensor table. Left: tap switches noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode, hold activates Quick Attention Mode. Right: tap plays or pauses, tap twice skips to the next track or answers or ends a call, tap 3 times goes to the previous track, hold uses the voice assist function.
Single tap: play or pause (either bud), Left double tap: volume down, Right double tap: next track, Left triple tap: volume up, Right triple tap: previous track, Left long press: voice assistant, Right long press: ANC mode toggle4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Default touch map. Customisable in the app.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Manual pages for the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and the voice assist function (Siri and Google app).
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Built-in sensors detect removal and attachment. The headset pauses and resumes playback.4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026A proximity sensor in each earbud detects whether one or both are worn. Music pauses when taken out and resumes when put back.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Wear sensor pauses playback when an earphone is removed.4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Light sensors near the nozzle report whether the earbuds are worn.
Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Long hybrid silicone rubber: SS, S, M, L, Triple-comfort: S, M, L1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Package list: long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds SS, S, M, L (2 each) and triple-comfort earbuds S, M, L (2 each). Size M comes attached.
XS, S, M, ML, L1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec table: XS, S, M, ML and L, with M pre-installed.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026Earpieces in XS, S, M, ML and L.
Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
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Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
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Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
5.9g(0.2 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026About 5.9 g for one earphone. Left and right are the same.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earphone about 5.9 g, one side only.
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
42g(1.5 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging case about 42 g.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging cradle about 42 g.
Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo footnote.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Complies with the High Resolution Audio standard of the Japan Audio Association. Wireless high-resolution quality needs LDAC 990 kbps.
Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) (approx. 20 cm), Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS/S/M/L 2 each), Triple-comfort earbuds (S/M/L 2 each), Charging case1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Package contents list.
USB charging cable, Ear tips XS, S, M, ML, L (M pre-installed)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Accessories row: USB cable and ear tips.
Cables included
ASony WF-1000XM3
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C | 0.2 | 1 |
BTechnics EAH-AZ100
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C to USB Type-C | 0.2 | 1 |
Links
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Product page
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Spec sheet
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Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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