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Lypertek PurePlay Z5 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Lypertek PurePlay Z5
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
59
86
Sound
7.8
9.2
Noise cancelling
5.0
8.6
Battery
5.4
8.7
Calls
7.0
7.8
Value
-
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?

New platform

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Lypertek PurePlay Z5 (2022). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2, Top codec LC3 against aptX Adaptive and LE Audio (LC3).

  • PurePlay Z52022
  • EAH-AZ10020253 yr newer
What differsPurePlay Z5EAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Top codec
aptX Adaptive
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4

Level on: ANC type, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

PurePlay Z5EAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$250
HearWiki score
59
86
Released
2022
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
7 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
4 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
35 h
28 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 2 h
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4 g
11.8 g
Case weight
54 g
42 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Lypertek PurePlay Z5

The Lypertek PurePlay Z5 are balanced-sounding true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation and a robust feature set for their price. They offer strong comfort, reliable connectivity, and broad codec support, making them a compelling all-rounder option under $150. However, their battery life trails some competitors, and the ANC performance is not the strongest when no music is playing.

  • Pro:Balanced, natural sound signature
  • Pro:Excellent comfort and fit
  • Pro:Wide codec support including aptX Adaptive
  • Con:Battery life is below some rivals
  • Con:ANC could be stronger without audio
  • Con:Sound can feel slightly compressed at times

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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