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General

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Series

1000X2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product series: 1000X.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

WF-1000XM6, YY29851Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Opened maker technical spec page title identifies WF-1000XM6.39Owner's manualnfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dwf3ccc72f/product-pdfs/069/87/69870889-use-and-care-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony Reference Guide 5-069-559-11(1), ©2026 Sony. Page 1 identifies WF-1000XM6 as model YY2985.

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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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 February 20265Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Announcement article dated 2026-02-12

7 January 20254Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Spec table lists the product release date as 7 January 2025. The maker announced the product at CES 2025 on the same date.

Status

Available2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Maker purchase block ¥39,600, next day shipment, purchase CTA establishes currently available.

Available4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026The product page links a current Amazon US listing.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/technics-eah-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026Current Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg and Walmart prices are listed.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Sony WF-1000XM546Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/music/260213Read 23 October 2026Sony Japan's feature page calls the WF-1000XM6 the long-awaited successor to the WF-1000XM5.

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.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$329.9940Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds--the-best-noise-canceling1-with-premium-sound-302685878.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics corrected launch release dated 12 February 2026: WF-1000XM6 suggested retail price $329.99 USD. This is launch MSRP, not a current sale.

$299.994Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Spec table lists an original price and MSRP of $299.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€30023Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds-the-best-noise-cancelling-with-premium-soundRead 30 September 2026European maker launch release: available February 2026 at suggested retail price €300.

€2995Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/technics-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026Launch prices listed as 259 GBP, 299 USD and 299 EUR.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, JP, EU2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sold in Japan at ¥39,600 on the Sony Store5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Available in silver and black for $330 at Sony (US)23Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds-the-best-noise-cancelling-with-premium-soundRead 30 September 2026European launch availability.

US, EU5Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/technics-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026US from the USD price and EU from the euro price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Platinum Silver2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product color list: B Black, S Platinum Silver, translated from Japanese.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 2026Japan launch release: Black and Platinum Silver, Japanese retail release February 27, 2026.

Black, Silver, Champagne Gold, Blue1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec table colour columns translated from Chinese: champagne gold (-N), blue (-A), black (-K) and silver (-S).

Segment

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Music1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Technics premium music earphones. The catalog presents them for music listening.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification: closed enclosure, sealed in-ear buds with tips.

In-ear4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Nozzles couple to bespoke silicone ear tips that seal in the ear canal.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Stemless oval bud in the product images

Stemless4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Reviewer describes rectangular nozzles and a circular back housing with no stalk.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F011_Using_only_one_headset_unit.htmlRead 30 September 2026Using only one headset unit: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

Either bud1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ASony WF-1000XM6

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8.4	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: 8.4 mm driver unit, one per earbud. GSMArena confirms dynamic transducer.5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 20268.4 mm dynamic drivers34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Dedicated driver section L2_120: soft surround and rigid dome design. 8.4 mm diameter from specification table. No explicit full-range role published.

BTechnics EAH-AZ100

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	10	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 202610 mm driver in the spec table. Aluminium diaphragm with magnetic fluid driver.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Exact model announcement coverage explicit dynamic drivers.

Dynamic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Free-edge aluminium diaphragm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 202620 Hz to 40 kHz, with LDAC at 96 kHz and 990 kbps.

Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

96kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026LDAC 96 kHz sampling

96kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026The frequency response row states LDAC 96 kHz / 990 kbps.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026LDAC up to 24-bit/96 kHz

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

102Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202637Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_410 explicitly gives ten-band equalizer. Game/Movie presets are mentioned but the full named EQ list is not published here.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

360 Reality Audio26Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F039_About_360_Reality_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio is three-dimensional audio in a supporting iOS/Android streaming service.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio section L2_160: Sound Connect creates personal auditory-characteristic data for spatial rendering.

Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202634Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking section L2_170: Android 13+ head-tracking-capable phone and supported content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio tracking.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Noise cancelling feature section explicitly documents active cancellation.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: two feedback and two feedforward microphones in each earbud.35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Multi Noise Sensor Technology L2_210: two feedback and two feedforward microphones per earbud.

Hybrid1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Listed as all-adaptive digital hybrid noise cancelling.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

82Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: four microphones per earbud, eight across pair.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_210 explicitly gives four per earbud, eight across pair.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Adaptive NC Optimizer L2_220 analyses ear shape, fit and external noise in real time.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Adaptive ANC adjusts to ambient noise in real time.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F043_Listening_to_ambient_sound_during_music_playback.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ambient Sound Mode passes external sound during playback.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Ambient sound adjustable over 20 levels in the app35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ambient sound level section: adjustable ambient level and automatic level adjustment based on environmental noise.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026The app can adjust how much outside sound is let in.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202625Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F045_Speaking_with_someone_in_front_of_you.htmlRead 30 September 2026Speak-to-Chat detects speech, pauses music and captures ambient sound.

No7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026The AZ100 has no speech-detecting feature.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Streamlined shape and mic grille reduce wind noise35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_230: streamlined housing and fine-hole flat microphone design physically reduce wind noise.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Warm sound signature9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Sound signature: Warm. Full measurements are members only and were not read

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

4dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Emphasized (4 dB), test bench 2.3

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

-1dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Balanced (-1 dB), test bench 2.3

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Indoor speech is clear, with good articulation and little reverberation in the review tests.6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Microphone section: quiet indoor speech evaluation. The review uses an experimental bone-conduction-aware fixture, so samples may not reflect every human fit.

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)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ASony WF-1000XM6

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Yes	AAC	8.25
Yes	Not available	9.68

Source6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 20269.68 h row: 9 h 41 min (581 min), ANC on, music peaking at 75 dB SPL, firmware 1.1.0/1.57Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-battery-life-performance-152956Read 30 September 2026581 minutes with ANC on, peaks at about 75 dB SPL8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_review_-news-71510.phpRead 30 September 20268.25 h row: 8 h 15 min, AAC codec, ANC on

BTechnics EAH-AZ100

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Yes	SBC	10.67

Source4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 202610 hours 40 minutes with real music peaking at 75 dBSPL, SBC and ANC on. Stored as 10.67 hours.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

6.4g(0.2 oz)8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_review_-news-71510.phpRead 30 September 2026Each earbud measures 6.4 grams (pre-production unit)

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

42Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Voice pickup feature: two beamforming microphones per earbud, four for calls across pair.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026AI Noise Reduction section: two voice microphones per side, four across pair, combined with bone-conduction sensors.

67Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026Three microphones in each earbud for noise cancelling and call quality.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

82Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_210 explicitly gives eight physical microphones across pair.

67Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026Three microphones in each earbud, six in total.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202636Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bone-conduction sensor section explicitly identifies dedicated sensor.

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Mic noise reduction

AI2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202636Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026AI Noise Reduction section separates user voice from other noise.

AI1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Voice Focus AI noise reduction for calls.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

Super wideband2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling feature requires a supporting phone.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling section requires a supporting smartphone.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Double tap toggles the mic on or off, enabled in the app36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Double-tap microphone on/off section: must enable in Sound Connect, controls headset mic independently of source-app mute.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call explicitly described as Sidetone.17Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F048_Functions_for_a_phone_call.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call (Sidetone function)

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Connectivity

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Chip

QN3e, Integrated Processor V22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026QN3e noise-canceling processor and Integrated Processor V 2.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: Bluetooth wireless connection.

Bluetooth1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: Bluetooth 5.3.

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202622Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F055_Supported_codecs.htmlRead 30 September 2026Classic A2DP: SBC/AAC/LDAC. LE Audio: LC3. LDAC requires Priority on Sound Quality. LE Audio requires Low latency setting.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker 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 2026

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP and CCP.

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

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202616Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting with an Android smartphone using LE Audio: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Auracast

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_670 explicitly describes Auracast broadcast audio reception and shared listening.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710: two source devices concurrently, including Classic/LE Audio cross-connections.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710 explicitly states two concurrent source devices.

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 LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

821Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Note: up to 8 paired devices. Ninth pairing replaces oldest connection.

101Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Multi-pairing for up to 10 devices.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F035_Switching_audio_between_multiple_devices_with_audio_switch.htmlRead 30 September 2026Audio switch automatically switches Fast-Paired Android devices signed into the same Google account.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20265Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 202621Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Google Fast Pair for Android. Microsoft Swift Pair explicitly listed on Sony maker product page.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680 Google Fast Pair, Android 6+, plus L2_690 Windows 10/11 Swift Pair.

Google Fast Pair8Press articlestereonet.com/news/technics-launches-new-eah-az100-tws-with-proprietary-driversRead 13 October 2026Supports Google Fast Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: maximum communication distance 10 m.

10m1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Connection Quality: Low latency when using LE Audio. Android source must support LE Audio.

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F021_How_to_make_a_wireless_connection_to_Bluetooth_devices.htmlRead 30 September 2026Android/iPhone/Windows 11/Mac pairing subsections document each platform.

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Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ASony WF-1000XM6

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Android pairing procedure.41Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F026_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_iPhone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone pairing procedure.42Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F028_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Windows_11.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows 11, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.43Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F029_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Mac.htmlRead 8 October 2026macOS 12+, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.44Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F047_Making_a_call.htmlRead 8 October 2026Smartphone calls use HFP/HSP and microphones on left/right units. Prefer HFP when both profiles supported.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows/Mac linked instructions. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls, not stereo music output. Computer/application compatibility can vary.

BTechnics EAH-AZ100

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ASony WF-1000XM6

Feature	Needs
Spatial Sound and Head Tracking	Android 13+ phone with head-tracking support and compatible multichannel or 360 Reality Audio content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio head tracking.
Google Gemini	Android 13 or later
audio switch	Android 8.0 or later, connected via Google Fast Pair
LE Audio	The Android smartphone must support LE Audio
Tencent Xiaowei	Tencent Xiaowei is only available in China
Computer Bluetooth audio and calls	Windows 11 or macOS 12+ with Bluetooth A2DP for music. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls. Application and computer compatibility varies.

Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Head tracking needs Android 13 or later with head tracking support (JP page)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026LC3/low-latency mode requires LE Audio-capable Android source. Gemini and audio switch conditions from their respective sections.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking L2_170 explicitly sets Android 13+, device support, content/service support and Amazon Music exclusion.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Computer video calls require correctly selected HFP/HSP speaker and microphone. Some computer/application combinations may not work properly.

BTechnics 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.

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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85mAh2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earphones 3.7 V lithium polymer 85 mAh.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ASony WF-1000XM6

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
Transparency	LDAC	No	5
ANC off	LDAC	No	8
ANC on	AAC	No	8
Transparency	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	No	12
ANC on	SBC	No	8
Transparency	SBC	No	8
ANC off	SBC	No	12
ANC on	LC3	No	7
Transparency	LC3	No	7
ANC off	LC3	No	11
Call	Not available	No	5.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Call specifications: 5 h ANC on, 5.5 h ANC off. Stored call row is the ANC-off claim.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026With case: NC on 24 h, NC off 36 h, codec AAC12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F017_Available_operating_time.htmlRead 30 September 2026Available operating time table: LDAC 5/5/8 h, AAC 8/8/12 h, SBC 8/8/12 h, LC3 7/7/11 h (ANC/ambient/off). Call 5.5 h is ANC off. EQ, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat shorten playback.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_540: AAC, 8 h ANC on and 24 h case-inclusive, 12 h ANC off and 36 h case-inclusive. EQ/DSEE off, other features default. Per-codec earbud rows from Help Guide operating-time table.

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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 chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

29h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

90min13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approx. 1.5 hours (Headset)

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 guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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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 timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Quick charging feature: 5 minutes gives 60 minutes with AAC and ANC on.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_550: 5-minute charge for 60-minute playback, AAC, ANC on, EQ/DSEE off.

15min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 202615 minutes of charging, AAC, earphones.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_550: 60 minutes equals 1 hour with AAC, ANC on, EQ/DSEE off.

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 batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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550mAh2Owner'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 3.7 V lithium polymer 550 mAh.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C27Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F008_Location_and_function_of_parts.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging case parts: USB Type-C port.

USB-C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

120min13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approx. 2 hours (Charging case)

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

Yes1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter documents commercially available wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 explicitly supports Qi wireless charging.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter: use a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 Qi-certified charger required.

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 poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Head gestures, Voice commands2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202618Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026About the touch sensor: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

Touch4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tap 4 or more times on the left or right bud

Touch4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026

Gestures

Tap, Tap twice, Tap 3 times, Tap 4 or more times, Hold your finger to the touch sensor, Nod your head, Shake your head10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head Gesture enables nod and shake controls. Touch sensor chapter documents taps and holding.18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026About the touch sensor: exact WF-1000XM6 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

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Change the touch sensor function and Quick Access service assignments.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Touch controls and the equalizer are customised in the Technics Audio Connect app.

Voice assistant

Gemini, Google Assistant, Siri, Tencent Xiaowei2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Maker voice assistant feature explicitly lists Google Assistant and Gemini. Siri and China-only Tencent Xiaowei from manual sections.10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Voice assistant setup. Individual Gemini, Google app, Siri and Tencent sections document device requirements.30Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F050_Using_Google_Gemini.htmlRead 30 September 2026Gemini requires supported Android device and Google account.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F051_Using_Tencent_Xiaowei.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tencent Xiaowei is available only in China.32Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F052_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Google_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Google voice assistant via the Google app on Android.33Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F053_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Siri.htmlRead 30 September 2026Siri voice assistant on supported iPhone.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_600: removing earbud automatically stops music.

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

IR sensors, Touch sensors, Bone conduction sensor2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202627Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F008_Location_and_function_of_parts.htmlRead 30 September 2026Parts identify IR and touch sensors. Dedicated bone-conduction sensor from Sony product page.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

Safe Listening 2.037Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026Safe Listening 2.0 section: tracks listening sound-pressure exposure, compares WHO recommendations, alerts or reduces volume.

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202619Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

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

Foam6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Four sizes of memory foam ear tips

Silicone1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

None6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026No ear wings

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Ear tip fit test

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Checks ear tip seal and size in the app

No7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026No ear tip fit test in the app.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX42Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026IPX4 for the buds only, not the case38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_720: IPX4 applies to earbuds only, not charging case.

IPX41Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026IPX4 equivalent, earphones only.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Sony Sound Connect10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Sony Sound Connect app setup and functions.

Technics Audio Connect1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

App platforms

Android, iOS10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Install from Google Play or Apple App Store.

Android, iOS6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/technics-eah-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026The Technics Audio control app is free for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes20Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F056_How_to_keep_the_software_up_to_date.htmlRead 30 September 2026How to keep the software up to date: exact WF-1000XM6 function.37Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026Firmware update section allows background download, with earbuds unavailable during installation.

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Finding network

Google Find Hub2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Fast Pair feature: Find Hub reports last known location. No UWB precision finding is claimed.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680: Find Hub displays last-known location and can ring earbuds.

Last location in the app1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026The app shows the last connected location of the earphones on a map.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

6.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: approximately 6.5 g each including medium ear tip.13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approximately 6.5 g per earbud including medium tip.

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 dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Width21Height26Depth25mm(0.8 × 1 × 1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026About 21 x 26 x 25 mm, listed as width x height x depth, with the M ear tip fitted.

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

47g(1.7 oz)13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 47 g (Charging case)

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 dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Width69Height36Depth27mm(2.7 × 1.4 × 1.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026About 69 x 36 x 27 mm, listed as width x height x depth.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Hi-Res AUDIO WIRELESS badge in the product page feature logos

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

AK8YY298539Owner's manualnfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dwf3ccc72f/product-pdfs/069/87/69870889-use-and-care-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original reference guide page 1 regulatory block identifies headset YY2985 and FCC ID AK8YY2985. Public retailer-hosted original maker PDF.

ACJ-EAH-AZ100R, ACJ-EAH-AZ100L2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026FCC ID ACJ-EAH-AZ100R and ACJ-EAH-AZ100L.

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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®), Noise isolation earbud tips (XS (2), S (2), M (2), L (2)), Charging case, Documents19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

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-1000XM6

Type	Count
USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)	1

Source19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

BTechnics EAH-AZ100

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to USB Type-C	0.2	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB charging cable about 0.2 m, USB Type-C to USB Type-C.

Links

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Product page

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM62Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Opened Sony product page titled WF-1000XM6.

help.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-unique3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.html1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Opened maker technical spec page title identifies WF-1000XM6.

pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Manual

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/index.html3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/index.htmlRead 30 September 2026WF-1000XM6 Help Guide index. Technical values cite their individual sections.

eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdf2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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