Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 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

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

76Great

$230

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 6 of 7 measures.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.3

8.6

Battery

8.2

8.7

Calls

6.6

7.8

Value

6.9

8.1

Price (USD)

$230

$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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX4.

Pixel Buds Pro 22024
EAH-AZ10020251 yr newer

What differsPixel Buds Pro 2EAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4

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

Specifications

Pixel Buds Pro 2EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $230; $250
HearWiki score: 76; 86
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; 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
Sound signature: warm; -
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 12 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 48 h; 28 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: 5 min → 1.5 h; 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: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: both; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant; Yes
Weight: 4.7 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 65 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Google Pixel Buds Pro 2	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$230	$250
HearWiki score	76 / 100 Great	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	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
Sound signature	warm	-
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	12 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	48 h	28 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	5 min → 1.5 h	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	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	both	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant	Yes
Design
Weight	4.7 g	11.8 g
Case weight	65 g	42 g
Water resistance	IP54	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are compact true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, a secure fit, and IP54 dust/water resistance. They offer up to 8 hours of playback with ANC enabled, 12 hours without, and a total of 48 hours with the charging case. Designed for Android users, they feature Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint connectivity, and a custom EQ via the companion app.

Pro:Strong ANC performance in bass and mids
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for workouts
Pro:Long battery life with case (48 hours)

Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
Con:Not class-leading overall for the price
Con:Sound may not suit all listeners

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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