Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Technics EAH-AZ100 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Technics EAH-AZ100 - Outstanding overall at around $250.

True Wireless

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)

76Great

$220

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True Wireless

Technics EAH-AZ100

86Outstanding

$250

Full review data

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Technics EAH-AZ100 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

8.4

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.5

8.6

Battery

6.7

8.7

Calls

6.8

7.8

Value

6.6

8.1

Price (USD)

$220

$250

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) (2022). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).

AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)2022
EAH-AZ10020253 yr newer

What differsAirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)EAH-AZ100

Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4

Level on: Bluetooth, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $220; $250
HearWiki score: 76; 86
Released: 2022; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 11 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 11 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 6 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 10 h
Battery incl. case: -; 28 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: -; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: -; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Siri; Yes
Weight: 5.3 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 50.8 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4
Foldable: No; -
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 2
Microphone type: beamforming; MEMS

Specification comparison of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$220	$250
HearWiki score	76 / 100 Great	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2025
Audio
Driver	11 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	11 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	16 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	100 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	6 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	10 h
Battery incl. case	-	28 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	-	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	-	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Siri	Yes
Design
Weight	5.3 g	11.8 g
Case weight	50.8 g	42 g
Water resistance	IP54	IPX4
Foldable	No	-
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	2
Microphone type	beamforming	MEMS

What reviewers said

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) are premium wireless earbuds with strong active noise cancellation and a natural-sounding transparency mode. They offer 6 hours of playback per charge, with a total of 30 hours via the wireless charging case, and are designed for seamless use with Apple devices thanks to Bluetooth 5.3 and touch controls. Their IP54 rating and lightweight build make them a versatile choice for daily use, though they lack multipoint connectivity and custom EQ options.

Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
Pro:Superb transparency mode for ambient awareness
Pro:Seamless integration with Apple devices

Con:Battery life is modest at 6 hours
Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
Con:No custom EQ in the app

Technics EAH-AZ100

The Technics EAH-AZ100 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver rich, detailed sound through a 10mm dynamic driver, with support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They combine effective hybrid active noise cancellation with a comfortable, IPX4-rated design, plus smart features like multipoint pairing and wireless charging for versatile daily use. With up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge, they are built to last through long listening sessions.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with LDAC support
Pro:Strong hybrid ANC and transparency modes
Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case

Con:Premium price point
Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive
Con:No aptX codec support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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