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Edifier NeoBuds Pro 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.

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.

  • Edifier NeoBuds Pro
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
69
86
Sound
7.8
9.2
Noise cancelling
6.7
8.6
Battery
5.4
8.7
Calls
6.8
7.8
Value
4.3
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?

New platform

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Edifier NeoBuds Pro (2022). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and LE Audio (LC3).

  • NeoBuds Pro2022
  • EAH-AZ10020253 yr newer
What differsNeoBuds ProEAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP54
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

NeoBuds ProEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$140
$250
HearWiki score
69
86
Released
2022
2025
Availability
Still 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
24 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
92 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, LHDC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
28 h
Full charge time
60 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
10.8 g
11.8 g
Case weight
47 g
42 g
Water resistance
IP54
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Edifier NeoBuds Pro

The Edifier NeoBuds Pro are true wireless earbuds that offer a strong mix of hybrid ANC, rich dual-driver sound, and versatile codec support like LDAC, all at a budget-friendly price. They shine in noise cancellation and call quality, though battery life and some connectivity quirks keep them from being flawless all-rounders.

  • Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Rich, detailed sound with dual-driver design
  • Pro:Strong call quality with six microphones
  • Con:Battery life is modest, especially with ANC on
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky at times

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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