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Google Pixel Buds Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Google Pixel Buds Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
9.2
Noise cancelling
-
8.6
Battery
-
8.7
Calls
-
7.8
Value
-
8.1
Price (USD)
$200
$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 (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Google Pixel Buds Pro brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).

  • Pixel Buds Pro2022
  • EAH-AZ10020253 yr newer
What differsPixel Buds ProEAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Top codec
AAC
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

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

Specifications

Pixel Buds ProEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$200
$250
HearWiki score
Not scored
86
Released
2022
2025
Availability
Discontinued
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
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
11 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
31 h
28 h
Full charge time
15 min
120 min
Quick charge
5 min → 1 h
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
Google Assistant
Yes
Weight
6.2 g
11.8 g
Case weight
56.2 g
42 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
GA03201-US
-
Microphones
6
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Google Pixel Buds Pro

These are Google's top-tier wireless earbuds, featuring adaptive noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and seamless multi-device connectivity. They deliver a balanced sound with a customizable equalizer and offer strong battery life, though they rely on older Bluetooth and codec standards. Their comfortable, water-resistant design makes them a solid choice for Android users seeking smart features and dependable performance.

  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Comfortable, secure fit with IPX4 water resistance
  • Pro:Clear calls thanks to six microphones
  • Con:No high-quality codecs like aptX or LDAC
  • Con:Bluetooth 5.0 is an older standard
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on

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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