So the AirPods Pro 3 are here. But while I await my pair to arrive in the post so that I can do more than a shallow dive based on short first impressions, there's another pair that's landed on my desk that makes me wonder how much better the Apple buds can really be.

It's these — the Technics AZ100. They're the latest buds from Japan's Technics, and they bring with them some of the best sound you'll ever hear. Are they perfect? No, and they do lack the extra snazzy features that Apple has stuffed into the AirPods. But if you've got $300 to spend and you want the best sound around? I might have just found the best wireless earbuds for you. Let me tell you why.

The Technics AZ100 bring a whole host of features to the table, but it's the sound and battery life that really take the cake. The

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