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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
70
86
Sound
7.0
9.2
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.6
Battery
5.8
8.7
Calls
8.7
7.8
Value
7.2
8.1
Price (USD)
$130
$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?

Half a step newer

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 (2023). The Technics EAH-AZ100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: LE Audio (LC3). The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX4.

  • FreeBuds Pro 32023
  • EAH-AZ10020252 yr newer
What differsFreeBuds Pro 3EAH-AZ100

Platform

LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Everyday features

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 3EAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$250
HearWiki score
70
86
Released
2023
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
-
5.3
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)
4.5 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
31 h
28 h
Full charge time
40 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 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
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
5.8 g
11.8 g
Case weight
45.5 g
42 g
Water resistance
IP54
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 are well-rounded true wireless earbuds that combine a dual-driver setup, effective noise cancellation, and versatile codec support, including LDAC and L2HC2.0, for solid audio performance. While they don't bring dramatic changes over their predecessor, they offer dependable battery life, multipoint connectivity, and a robust feature set that makes them a strong mid-range choice.

  • Pro:Strong hybrid dual-driver sound quality
  • Pro:Effective ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:Supports LDAC and L2HC2.0 high-res codecs
  • Con:Iterative update over previous model
  • Con:App software can feel clunky
  • Con:Battery life with ANC is modest

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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