OnePlus Buds 2 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 6 of 7 measures.

OnePlus Buds 2 Pro
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

6.9

9.2

Noise cancelling

7.1

8.6

Battery

6.7

8.7

Calls

7.2

7.8

Value

5.4

8.1

Price (USD)

$150

$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 OnePlus Buds 2 Pro (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the OnePlus Buds 2 Pro brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with LE Audio (LC3).

Buds 2 Pro2023
EAH-AZ10020252 yr newer

What differsBuds 2 ProEAH-AZ100

LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IP55; IPX4

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

Specifications

Buds 2 ProEAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $150; $250
HearWiki score: 71; 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: 10 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 97 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LHDC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: 94 ms; -
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 9 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 39 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 100 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 10 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: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 4.9 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 47.3 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IP55; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: OnePlus Buds Pro 2; -
Microphones: 3; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Mic sensitivity: -38 dBV; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: AI ENC; -

Specification comparison of OnePlus Buds 2 Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	OnePlus Buds 2 Pro	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$150	$250
HearWiki score	71 / 100 Good	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2023	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	10 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	97 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LHDC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	94 ms	-
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	9 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	39 h	28 h
Full charge time	100 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 10 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	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	4.9 g	11.8 g
Case weight	47.3 g	42 g
Water resistance	IP55	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	OnePlus Buds Pro 2	-
Calls
Microphones	3	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Mic sensitivity	-38 dBV	-
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	AI ENC	-

What reviewers said

OnePlus Buds 2 Pro

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine an 11mm dynamic driver with active noise cancellation and support for high-resolution audio via LHDC 4.0. They deliver a robust feature set including multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, an IP55 water-resistance rating, and a combined battery life of up to 39 hours with the charging case. With a wide frequency response and solid sensitivity, these earbuds aim to provide a versatile listening experience for everyday use.

Pro:Supports LHDC 4.0 for high-quality wireless audio
Pro:Long total battery life with the charging case
Pro:IP55 water resistance for sweat and light rain protection

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:No official LDAC support, limiting some high-res options
Con:Earbuds are relatively heavy at 9.8 grams each

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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