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EAH-AZ100
Released January 2025.5Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/technics-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026Announced at CES 2025. The first sales were in January 2025, confirmed by TechRadar and SoundGuys. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Form factor
- In-ear
- ANC
- Yes
- Battery life
- 12h
- With case
- 29h
83 of 166 fields known.
At a glance
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
10h
Higher than 95% of other earbuds.
General
- Series
- Not available
- 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
- Not available
- Announced
- 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
- 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.
- Predecessor
- 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
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $299.994Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Spec table lists an original price and MSRP of $299.99.
- Launch price (EU)
- €2995Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/technics-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026Launch prices listed as 259 GBP, 299 USD and 299 EUR.
Design
- Form factor
- In-ear4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Nozzles couple to bespoke silicone ear tips that seal in the ear canal.
- Use one bud alone
- Either bud1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026
- RGB lighting
- Not available
Drivers and sound
- Drivers per bud
Type Role Diameter (mm) Count per earbud Dynamic Full range 10 1 - Driver type
- Dynamic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026
- Driver size
- 10mm
- Drivers per bud
- 1
- Diaphragm material
- Free-edge aluminium diaphragm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026
- Frequency response
- 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
- Not available
- Sensitivity
- Not available
- Sensitivity reference
- Not available
- Max bit depth
- Not available
- Adaptive EQ
- Not available
- Personalised sound
- Not available
- Onboard EQ
- Not available
- Custom EQ bands
- Not available
- EQ presets
- Not available
- Volume limit
- Not available
Spatial audio
Noise cancelling
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026
- ANC microphones in both earbuds
- Not available
- ANC levels
- Not available
- ANC attenuation (claimed)
- Not available
- Transparency mode
- Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026
- Adjustable transparency
- 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 blend
- Not available
- Conversation detection
- No7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026The AZ100 has no speech-detecting feature.
- Wind noise reduction
- Not available
Measured
- Frequency response notes (measured)
- Not available
- Bass amount (measured)
- Not available
- Treble amount (measured)
- Not available
- Deviation from target (measured)
- Not available
- Consistency between fittings (measured)
- Not available
- Harmonic distortion (measured)
- Not available
- Sound leakage (measured)
- Not available
- Noise isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Noise isolation, best (measured)
- Not available
- Passive isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Call quality notes (measured)
- 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)
- Not available
- Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
- Not available
- Latency (measured)
- Not available
- Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
- Not available
- 2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
- Not available
- Latency in game mode (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
ANC Codec Hours (h) Yes SBC 10.67 - Longest tested use per charge
- 10.67h
- Battery life with case (measured)
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Weight per bud (measured)
- Not available
Microphones and calls
- Voice microphones in both earbuds
- 67Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026Three microphones in each earbud for noise cancelling and call quality.
- All microphones in both earbuds
- 67Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026Three microphones in each earbud, six in total.
- Bone conduction voice sensor
- Not available
- Mic noise reduction
- 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 bandwidth
- Not available
- Mic mute control
- Not available
- Sidetone
- Not available
Connectivity
- Chip
- Not available
- Connections
- Bluetooth1Maker 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 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, 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.
- Auracast
- Not available
- Multipoint 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 LDAC
- Not available
- Paired devices remembered
- 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 devices
- Not available
- Fast pairing
- Google Fast Pair8Press articlestereonet.com/news/technics-launches-new-eah-az100-tws-with-proprietary-driversRead 13 October 2026Supports Google Fast Pair.
- Audio sharing
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- 10m1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026
- Wireless receiver
- Not available
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
- Not available
Latency
We could not find any of these 3 fields. Show them
- Low latency mode
- Not available
- Claimed latency
- Not available
- Lowest claimed latency
- Not available
Compatibility
- Platforms
- Not available
- Connection per platform
- Not available
- Features that need a specific device
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
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery per bud
- 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 battery
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
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
- 12h
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
- 10h
- Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
- 12h
- Total with case (claimed)
- 29h
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)
- 28h
- Talk time (claimed)
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- User-replaceable case battery
- Not available
- Case charging 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 time
- 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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026
- Wireless standards
- 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
- Not available
- Speaker in case
- Not available
- Screen on case
- Not available
- Case works as audio transmitter
- Not available
Controls
- Earbud volume control
- Touch4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026
- Gestures
- 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.
- Voice assistant
- Not available
Sensors and health
- In-ear detection
- 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
- Not available
- Heart rate sensor
- Not available
- Skin temperature sensing
- Not available
- Hearing aid feature
- Not available
- Medical clearances
- Not available
- Hearing test
- Not available
- Hearing protection
- Not available
- Health features
- Not available
Fit and durability
- Ear tips included
- 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
- Silicone1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026
- Stabilisers
- Not available
- Ear tip fit test
- No7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026No ear tip fit test in the app.
- Dust and water rating, buds
- 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
- Not available
- Water resistance depth
- Not available
Software
- Companion app
- 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, 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
- Not available
- Finding network
- 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 finding
- Not available
- Live translation
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Hi-Res Audio
- 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
- Not available
- FCC IDs
- 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.
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 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
Type Length (m) Count USB Type-C to USB Type-C 0.2 1
Links
- Product page
- 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
- 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
- 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 number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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- Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdf
- Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-unique
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