Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs Technics EAH-AZ100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Not yet scored

$250

Full review data

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 generation)
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.6

Battery

8.7

Calls

7.8

Value

8.1

Price (USD)

$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?

Mixed generations

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).

AirPods Pro (2nd generation)2022
EAH-AZ10020253 yr newer

What differsAirPods Pro (2nd generation)EAH-AZ100

Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid

Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

AirPods Pro (2nd generation)EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $250; $250
HearWiki score: Not scored; 86
Released: 2022; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: -; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: -; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 6 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 30 h; 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: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; 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: IPX4; IPX4
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 2
Microphone type: beamforming; MEMS

Specification comparison of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$250	$250
HearWiki score	Not scored	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2025
Audio
Driver	dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	-	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	-	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	6 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	10 h
Battery incl. case	30 h	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	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	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	IPX4	IPX4
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	2
Microphone type	beamforming	MEMS

What reviewers said

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

These second-generation wireless earbuds from Apple deliver adaptive noise cancellation and a transparency mode that adjusts to loud sounds, all powered by an upgraded chip. With a comfortable in-ear fit, touch controls, and a charging case that extends total playback to 30 hours, they're a solid choice for iPhone users. The IPX4 rating and wireless charging add everyday convenience, while the custom dynamic driver and AAC codec aim for clear, balanced sound.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Effective transparency mode with loud-sound reduction
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit with IPX4 sweat resistance

Con:AAC-only codec limits high-resolution wireless audio on Android
Con:Touch controls may take time to learn
Con:Battery life per charge is average at 6 hours

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

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