Huawei FreeBuds 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

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.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.7

9.2

Noise cancelling

7.1

8.6

Battery

5.4

8.7

Calls

6.8

7.8

Value

4.0

8.1

Price (USD)

$160

$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 Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 (2022). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and LE Audio (LC3). The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX4.

FreeBuds Pro 22022
EAH-AZ10020253 yr newer

What differsFreeBuds Pro 2EAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4

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

Specifications

FreeBuds Pro 2EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $160; $250
HearWiki score: 66; 86
Released: 2022; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2-driver hybrid; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: hybrid; dynamic
Driver size: 11 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 14 Hz - 48 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 6.5 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 4 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 30 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 60 min; 120 min
Quick charge: -; 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: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 6.1 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 52 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$160	$250
HearWiki score	66 / 100 Good	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2025
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	hybrid	dynamic
Driver size	11 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	14 Hz - 48 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	6.5 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	4 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	30 h	28 h
Full charge time	60 min	120 min
Quick charge	-	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	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	6.1 g	11.8 g
Case weight	52 g	42 g
Water resistance	IP54	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver a technically impressive sound with a dual-driver setup and a wide frequency range. They offer robust active noise cancellation, versatile connectivity including LDAC and multipoint, and a comfortable fit with IP54 durability, though battery life is average at best when ANC is engaged. Overall, they present a strong, feature-rich option in the competitive high-end earbud market.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with dual-driver hybrid design
Pro:Effective active noise cancellation and transparency mode
Pro:Supports LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs with multipoint

Con:Battery life is modest, especially with ANC on
Con:Case adds only moderate extra charge compared to rivals
Con:No explicit mention of wear detection in specs

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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