JBL Tour Pro 3 vs Technics AZ100
For premium wireless earbuds shoppers, the JBL Tour Pro 3 from JBL and the Technics AZ100 from Technics are two of the obvious candidates. Scoring each area separately, the Technics AZ100 comes out on top 1 times out of 3. Its lead is sharpest in battery & charging.
At a glance
- Sound & Noise Cancelling Tie
- Battery & Charging Technics AZ100 wins
- Features & Connectivity Tie
- Price Tie
- Sound & Noise Cancelling10.0
- Battery & Charging6.5
- Sound & Noise Cancelling10.0
- Battery & Charging7.3
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 2 h more listening per charge
Of all the specs we compared, this is one where the Technics AZ100 makes its strongest case: 10 h against 8 h. Ratings usually assume moderate volume and specific settings, so real results vary.
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The Technics AZ100 has
The Technics AZ100 clearly leads on case weight, and 1.48 oz versus 2.53 oz is a difference that reaches well beyond the spec sheet. A lighter case is easier to carry in a pocket or a small bag.
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The JBL Tour Pro 3 has 4 h more total battery with the case
The Technics AZ100 isn’t far behind at 28 h, but the JBL Tour Pro 3’s 32 h still comes out ahead. Total battery with the case tells you how long you can go before plugging anything in.
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The JBL Tour Pro 3 has a 0.01 oz lighter build
A narrow win for the JBL Tour Pro 3. With 0.20 oz to 0.21 oz, it’s the kind of difference that adds up rather than stands out. Fit and pressure matter as much as weight, but a lighter build is a good starting point for comfort.
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The JBL Tour Pro 3 has a tougher IP55 rating
Close, but not identical: the JBL Tour Pro 3 lists IP55 and the Technics AZ100 lists IPX4. The JBL Tour Pro 3 is better protected, which matters if you run in all weather.
Design & Size
The JBL Tour Pro 3 weighs 0.01 oz less than the Technics AZ100.
Fit & Build
| Spec | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | In-ear with stem | In-ear (stemless) |
| Water resistance | IP55 (winner) | IPX4 |
| Weight (per earbud / headset) | 0.20 oz (winner) | 0.21 oz |
| Case weight | 2.53 oz Heaviest case in class | 1.48 oz (winner) |
Sound & Noise Cancelling
Too close to call
The sound & noise cancelling section is even. Any gaps here are within the range you’d never notice. So sound & noise cancelling is a non-factor here; move on to the areas where they actually differ.
Battery & Charging
Technics AZ100 leads
If battery & charging is high on your list, the Technics AZ100 makes the stronger case by a wide margin. The Technics AZ100 steps ahead thanks to 2 h more listening per charge. The Technics AZ100 runs longer before needing a break, so you’re less likely to be interrupted mid-podcast. The JBL Tour Pro 3 stands out with 4 h more total battery with the case. Weighing only battery & charging, the Technics AZ100 comes out ahead.
Battery (single charge)
JBL Tour Pro 3: 8 h Technics AZ100: 10 h Longer listening per charge matters on long flights, workdays and road trips.
Battery (with case)
JBL Tour Pro 3: 32 h Technics AZ100: 28 h The JBL Tour Pro 3’s case holds more extra charge, which is handy on trips.
Features & Connectivity
Too close to call
On paper, the features & connectivity comparison ends all square. The features & connectivity verdict: no winner, and no reason to worry either way.
Full Specifications
Sound & Noise Cancelling
| Spec | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver size | 0.39 in | 0.39 in |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
Battery & Charging
| Spec | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (single charge)Manufacturer rating, ANC on where available | 8 h | 10 h (winner) Longest listening per charge |
| Battery (with case)Manufacturer rating | 32 h (winner) | 28 h |
| Wireless charging | N/A (not specified) | Yes |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 (LE Audio) | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint | N/A (not specified) | Yes |
| Heart-rate sensing | No | No |
| Controls | Touch on earbuds + touchscreen on case | N/A (not specified) |
Fit & Build
| Spec | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | In-ear with stem | In-ear (stemless) |
| Water resistance | IP55 (winner) | IPX4 |
| Weight (per earbud / headset) | 0.20 oz (winner) | 0.21 oz |
| Case weight | 2.53 oz Heaviest case in class | 1.48 oz (winner) |
Price
| Spec | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Technics AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $300 | $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
Money won’t decide this one: the JBL Tour Pro 3 and the Technics AZ100 launched at identical prices.
All prices are official US launch prices, last checked January 2025. Actual prices at stores may differ.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the JBL Tour Pro 3 if…
- you want more total battery with the case (32 h vs 28 h)
- you wear them for hours and want less weight on your ears (0.20 oz vs 0.21 oz)
- you want the tougher water resistance rating (IP55 vs IPX4)
Choose the Technics AZ100 if…
- you want longer listening per charge (10 h vs 8 h)
- you carry the case in a small pocket (1.48 oz vs 2.53 oz)
- you already know your way around Technics’s products
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the JBL Tour Pro 3 or the Technics AZ100?
We’d point most buyers to the Technics AZ100. The main exception is if you specifically want 4 h more total battery with the case, where the JBL Tour Pro 3 has the edge.
Which has better battery life, the JBL Tour Pro 3 or the Technics AZ100?
On paper, the Technics AZ100 has the edge: 10 h of battery (single charge) against 8 h for the JBL Tour Pro 3. Real-world results also depend on how you use it.
Which weighs less, the JBL Tour Pro 3 or the Technics AZ100?
On the scale, the JBL Tour Pro 3 comes out ahead at 0.01 oz lighter than the Technics AZ100.
Executive Summary
Comparing the JBL Tour Pro 3 and the Technics AZ100 feels a bit like comparing two good restaurants with different menus. If I had to name one reason, it’s that the Technics AZ100 brings 2 h more listening per charge. And if that weren’t enough, the Technics AZ100 has. Where the JBL Tour Pro 3 fights back is 4 h more total battery with the case.
I think of the JBL Tour Pro 3 as the one for battery life and the Technics AZ100 as the one for battery & charging.
My pick: the Technics AZ100. The JBL Tour Pro 3 only comes out ahead if what you want most is 4 h more total battery with the case.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.