Samsung Galaxy Buds 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

7.7

9.2

Noise cancelling

6.3

8.6

Battery

4.6

8.7

Calls

6.5

7.8

Value

8.1

Price (USD)

$160

$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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Technics EAH-AZ100 answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).

Galaxy Buds Pro2021
EAH-AZ10020254 yr newer

What differsGalaxy Buds ProEAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX7; IPX4

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

Specifications

Galaxy Buds ProEAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $160; $250
HearWiki score: 69; 86
Released: 2021; 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: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 101 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 5 h; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 28 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: Bixby; Yes
Weight: 6.3 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 44.9 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX7; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS

Specification comparison of Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$160	$250
HearWiki score	69 / 100 Good	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2021	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	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Sensitivity	101 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	5 h	10 h
Battery incl. case	28 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	Bixby	Yes
Design
Weight	6.3 g	11.8 g
Case weight	44.9 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX7	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS

What reviewers said

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are premium wireless earbuds that combine adaptive noise cancellation with a dual-driver setup for a lively, bass-forward sound. They offer a robust feature set including IPX7 water resistance, wireless charging, and a comfortable fit, making them a versatile choice for Galaxy users and beyond. With up to 8 hours of playback per charge and a compact case, they deliver solid all-day performance.

Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Strong IPX7 water resistance
Pro:Rich, punchy sound with dual drivers

Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on
Con:Sound signature may be too bass-heavy for purists

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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