Technics EAH-AZ70W

Price ; Well-designed ; Reliable touch controls ; App covers all the basics

Inconsistent audio performance ; Mediocre battery life ; No automatic pausing

Bright, crisp audio highlights vocals ; Outstanding noise cancellation ; Light and pocketable ; Sensitive touch controls ; Comfortable fit

Audio lacks balance in lower registers ; A bit bulky when worn

Great build quality and fit Strong bass response Effective noise cancellation

Some digital interference Battery life could be bettter

The Technics EAH-AZ70W come tantalisingly close to being class leading, thanks to a superb fit and wonderful bass richness. But some digital interference and middling battery life drag them down.

Fantastic audio performance with crips, clear highs and rich, natural bass depth ; Solid active noise cancellation ; Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support

Expensive ; IPX4 rating isn't ideal for the gym

The pricey Technics AZ70 true wireless earphones deliver excellent audio performance and above-average noise cancellation.

Solid, punchy and spacious sound ; Excellent bass response ; Comfortable and easy to use

Not the last word in sonic subtlety

The EAH-AZ70Ws are fine performers, but they are up against some tough competition

Acoustic Control Chamber design Noise cancellation

Bigger than regular earbuds Final tuning is still TBD

Behind closed doors at CES, we enjoyed some hands-on time with these new earbuds, which clearly seem designed to tempt buyers away from Sony’s well regarded WF-1000XM3. Could these be the True Wireless headphones to beat? We can’t wait to find out.

Good noise-cancelling tech blocks out ambient sound ; Great overall sound performance ; Solid connectivity ; Sensibly priced for premium in-ears

Stick out of your ears quite far ; Battery life isn't the best on the market ; Touch controls are easy to activate accidentally

Technics' premium true wireless earphones offer fantastic noise cancelling, really dynamic sound, and at a price point that won't make you wince. If you want to enjoy your music in your own little bubble then these in-ears would make a wonderful choice.

Sound quality ; Design ; App simplicity

Charging case capacity

Technics’ true wireless debut is a triumph for sound quality tempered with peace and quiet

Optik

kein aptX oder LDAC Codec

Der Einstieg von Technics in den Markt der True-Wireless-Kopfhörer ist gelungen. Der EAH-AZ70W überzeugt mit Eigenschaften wie hohe Verbindungssicherheit, guter Sprachverständlichkeit bei Telefongesprächen und exzellentem Klang.