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Mifo A4 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.

  • Mifo A4
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
58
86
Sound
5.5
9.2
Noise cancelling
-
8.6
Battery
7.5
8.7
Calls
-
7.8
Value
5.0
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 Mifo A4 (2023). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).

  • A42023
  • EAH-AZ10020252 yr newer
What differsA4EAH-AZ100

Platform

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

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP67
IPX4

Specifications

A4EAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$250
HearWiki score
58
86
Released
2023
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
balanced armature
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
balanced-armature
dynamic
Driver size
-
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
7 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
10 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
28 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
-
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
11.8 g
Case weight
-
42 g
Water resistance
IP67
IPX4
USB-C
-
Yes
Model code
Mifo Gen 4
-
Microphones
-
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

Mifo A4

The Mifo A4 true wireless earbuds offer a secure, workout-friendly fit with IP67 water resistance and long total battery life, but their audio performance and noise cancellation fall short of expectations at this price. They are best suited for active users prioritizing durability and runtime over sound quality or effective ANC.

  • Pro:Rugged IP67 waterproofing
  • Pro:Long battery life with charging case
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for exercise
  • Con:Sound tuning is not competitive for the price
  • Con:Active noise cancellation provides only modest reduction
  • Con:Passive isolation is weak

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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