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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 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.

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.

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
84
86
Sound
9.1
9.2
Noise cancelling
8.3
8.6
Battery
7.3
8.7
Calls
8.6
7.8
Value
7.9
8.1
Price (USD)
$210
$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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026) against Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025). The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.3 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • Galaxy Buds 4 Pro20261 yr newer
  • EAH-AZ1002025
What differsGalaxy Buds 4 ProEAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.3
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, LE Audio (LC3), Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Galaxy Buds 4 ProEAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$210
$250
HearWiki score
84
86
Released
2026
2025
Availability
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
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature
warm
-
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
6.1
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Battery life
7 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
28 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
-
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
Bixby
Yes
Weight
10.2 g
11.8 g
Case weight
44.3 g
42 g
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Call noise reduction
Yes
-

What reviewers said

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are top-tier wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They offer a comfortable, IP57-rated design with a long battery life, making them a strong contender for premium listeners.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive ANC
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec
  • Pro:Durable IP57 water resistance
  • Con:Pricey at around $250
  • Con:No foldable design for storage
  • Con:Touch controls may be sensitive for some

Technics EAH-AZ100

The Technics EAH-AZ100 are high-end true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive noise cancellation with a 10mm dynamic driver for rich sound, supporting LDAC and AAC codecs. They deliver up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge (10 with ANC), extend to 28 hours with the case, and offer multipoint pairing for up to three devices. With IPX4 sweat resistance, wireless charging, and touch controls, they're a versatile premium option.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, even with ANC engaged
  • Pro:Multipoint connectivity for up to three devices
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC audio
  • Con:Premium price point
  • Con:No ear tips included in the box
  • Con:Touch controls may take time to master

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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