Edifier Stax Spirit S10 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 Stax Spirit S10

74Great

$280

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 7 of 7 measures.

Edifier Stax Spirit S10
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

9.2

Noise cancelling

5.2

8.6

Battery

4.9

8.7

Calls

6.5

7.8

Value

6.0

8.1

Price (USD)

$280

$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 Edifier Stax Spirit S10 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Edifier Stax Spirit S10 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with LE Audio (LC3).

Stax Spirit S102024
EAH-AZ10020251 yr newer

What differsStax Spirit S10EAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4

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

Specifications

Stax Spirit S10EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $280; $250
HearWiki score: 74; 86
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2× 12 mm planar magnetic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: planar; dynamic
Driver size: 12 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 92 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Voice, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 7 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 4.5 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 28 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 90 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 15 min → 2 h; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; hybrid
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: -; touch
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: -; 11.8 g
Case weight: -; 42 g
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Edifier Stax Spirit S10 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Edifier Stax Spirit S10	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$280	$250
HearWiki score	74 / 100 Great	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	2× 12 mm planar magnetic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	planar	dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Sensitivity	92 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Voice, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	7 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	4.5 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	28 h	28 h
Full charge time	90 min	120 min
Quick charge	15 min → 2 h	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	hybrid
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	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	6	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Edifier Stax Spirit S10

The Edifier Stax Spirit S10 are premium wireless earbuds that pair a planar magnetic driver with hybrid active noise cancellation for a detailed, open sound. They offer a versatile feature set including Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, and a wide range of high-quality codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless, though battery life takes a hit when ANC is engaged. With an IP54 rating and a compact design, they aim to be a solid choice for audiophiles on the go.

Pro:Excellent codec support including LDAC and aptX Lossless
Pro:Planar magnetic drivers for detailed sound
Pro:Hybrid ANC with multiple mics

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
Con:No wireless charging
Con:Sensitivity is relatively low, may need higher volume

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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