QC Earbuds II vs Technics AZ100
The QC Earbuds II and the Technics AZ100 are two different answers to the same premium wireless earbuds brief, each with its own set of priorities. Count the areas and a pattern appears. The Technics AZ100 is ahead in 1 of 3, led by a clear margin in battery & charging.
At a glance
- Sound & Noise Cancelling Tie
- Battery & Charging Technics AZ100 wins
- Features & Connectivity Tie
- Price QC Earbuds II wins
- Sound & Noise Cancelling10.0
- Battery & Charging1.4
- Sound & Noise Cancelling10.0
- Battery & Charging7.8
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The Technics AZ100 has 4 h more listening per charge
If battery (single charge) is one of your priorities, this settles it: the Technics AZ100 leads clearly with 10 h to the QC Earbuds II’s 6 h. The Technics AZ100 runs longer before needing a break, so you’re less likely to be interrupted mid-podcast.
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The Technics AZ100 has 4 h more total battery with the case
On battery (with case), the Technics AZ100 edges out the QC Earbuds II, 28 h to 24 h. The Technics AZ100’s case holds more extra charge, which is handy on trips.
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The Technics AZ100 has wireless charging
This is a feature gap rather than a spec gap: the QC Earbuds II simply lacks it. Wireless charging lets you drop the case on a charging pad instead of hunting for a cable.
Design & Size
Fit & Build
| Spec | QC Earbuds II | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | In-ear with stability bands | In-ear (stemless) |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Weight (per earbud / headset) | N/A (not specified) | 0.21 oz |
| Case weight | N/A (not specified) | 1.48 oz |
Sound & Noise Cancelling
Too close to call
The QC Earbuds II and the Technics AZ100 match each other closely in this area. If sound & noise cancelling was going to be your tiebreaker, you’ll need a different one.
Battery & Charging
Technics AZ100 leads
For battery & charging, the verdict is easy: the Technics AZ100 leads, and not by a little. On its side, the Technics AZ100 has 4 h more listening per charge. Longer listening per charge matters on long flights, workdays and road trips. Net result: the Technics AZ100 leads this part of the comparison.
Battery (single charge)
QC Earbuds II: 6 h Technics AZ100: 10 h Ratings usually assume moderate volume and specific settings, so real results vary.
Battery (with case)
QC Earbuds II: 24 h Technics AZ100: 28 h A bigger total means fewer case charges per week, a small but real convenience.
Features & Connectivity
Too close to call
Side by side, the features & connectivity figures for the QC Earbuds II and the Technics AZ100 barely differ. On features & connectivity alone, you can’t go far wrong with either.
Full Specifications
Sound & Noise Cancelling
| Spec | QC Earbuds II | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver size | N/A (not specified) | 0.39 in |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
Battery & Charging
| Spec | QC Earbuds II | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (single charge)Manufacturer rating, ANC on where available | 6 h | 10 h (winner) Longest listening per charge |
| Battery (with case)Manufacturer rating | 24 h | 28 h (winner) |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes (winner) |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | QC Earbuds II | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint | N/A (not specified) | Yes |
| Heart-rate sensing | No | No |
| Controls | Touch (tap and swipe) | N/A (not specified) |
Fit & Build
| Spec | QC Earbuds II | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | In-ear with stability bands | In-ear (stemless) |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Weight (per earbud / headset) | N/A (not specified) | 0.21 oz |
| Case weight | N/A (not specified) | 1.48 oz |
Price
| Spec | QC Earbuds II | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $299 | $300 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
Only $1 separated these two at launch, in favor of the QC Earbuds II. For $1 more, the Technics AZ100 adds 4 h more listening per charge and 4 h more total battery with the case. Whether that’s good value depends on how much you need those upgrades.
These are US launch prices, recorded January 2025; what you pay today may be higher or lower.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the QC Earbuds II if…
- you’d rather keep $1 in your pocket
- you trust Bose and want to keep things familiar
Choose the Technics AZ100 if…
- you listen for hours at a stretch (10 h vs 6 h per charge)
- you want more total battery with the case (28 h vs 24 h)
- you already own a wireless charging pad
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the QC Earbuds II or the Technics AZ100?
The Technics AZ100 wins more of the areas we compared, so it’s the safer pick unless you have better plans for $1.
Does the QC Earbuds II last longer on a charge than the Technics AZ100?
The Technics AZ100 does better here. It lists 10 h for battery (single charge), while the QC Earbuds II lists 6 h.
Which costs less, the QC Earbuds II or the Technics AZ100?
Going by launch prices, the QC Earbuds II costs $1 less than the Technics AZ100. Prices as of January 2025; current offers may differ.
Executive Summary
If it were just about the brand, you wouldn’t be here. So let’s talk about the QC Earbuds II and the Technics AZ100 on their merits. The Technics AZ100 has 4 h more listening per charge, and for most people that’s not a small thing. Plus, the Technics AZ100 gets wireless charging, which I wouldn’t overlook.
If your days lean on price, I’d pick the QC Earbuds II; if they lean on battery & charging, the Technics AZ100.
My pick: the Technics AZ100, and I’d only look at the QC Earbuds II if you’d rather keep $1 for something else.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.