Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 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

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

78Great

$140

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

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

Technics EAH-AZ100 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

8.4

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.3

8.6

Battery

7.1

8.7

Calls

8.0

7.8

Value

9.0

8.1

Price (USD)

$140

$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

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 (2026) against Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with LE Audio (LC3). The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX4.

NeoBuds Pro 320261 yr newer
EAH-AZ1002025

What differsNeoBuds Pro 3EAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

NeoBuds Pro 3EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $140; $250
HearWiki score: 78; 86
Released: 2026; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2-driver hybrid; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: hybrid; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 92 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 9 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: -; 28 h
Full charge time: 60 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 15 min → 3 h; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: -; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; Yes
Controls: -; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: -; 11.8 g
Case weight: -; 42 g
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 8; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$140	$250
HearWiki score	78 / 100 Great	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2026	2025
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	hybrid	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	16 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	92 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	9 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	-	28 h
Full charge time	60 min	120 min
Quick charge	15 min → 3 h	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	-	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	Yes
Controls	-	touch
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	-	11.8 g
Case weight	-	42 g
Water resistance	IP54	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	8	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound. They support high-resolution codecs like LDAC and LHDC, offer multipoint connectivity, and have an IP54 rating for sweat and splash resistance. With around 9 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), they're a solid mid-range option for versatile listening.

Pro:Adaptive ANC tailors noise cancellation to your environment
Pro:Hybrid dual-driver design with LDAC and LHDC support for high-res audio
Pro:Multipoint allows seamless switching between two devices

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:No wireless charging option
Con:Limited codec support on some devices

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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