Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro 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 7 of 7 measures.

Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

8.8

9.2

Noise cancelling

5.8

8.6

Battery

7.6

8.7

Calls

5.6

7.8

Value

8.1

Price (USD)

$330

$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 Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro brings Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with LE Audio (LC3).

NuraTrue Pro2022
EAH-AZ10020253 yr newer

What differsNuraTrue ProEAH-AZ100

Top codec: aptX Lossless; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid

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

Specifications

NuraTrue ProEAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $330; $250
HearWiki score: 64; 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 - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 101 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 101 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 32 h; 28 h
Full charge time: -; 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: Yes; Yes
Weight: 17.2 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 51.2 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 8; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$330	$250
HearWiki score	64 / 100 Good	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2025
Audio
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 - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	101 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	101 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	32 h	28 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	5 min → 1 h	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
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	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	17.2 g	11.8 g
Case weight	51.2 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	8	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Nuraphone NuraTrue Pro

The NuraTrue Pro earbuds combine adaptive noise cancellation with a 10mm dynamic driver and support for high-quality codecs including aptX Lossless. They offer a solid 8-hour battery life per charge, extendable to 32 hours with the case, along with Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint and touch controls. With IPX4 water resistance and wireless charging, they are designed for versatile daily use.

Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Supports aptX Lossless and multipoint
Pro:32-hour total battery with case

Con:Battery life is modest at 8 hours
Con:High impedance may require higher volume
Con:No mention of ear tip options

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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