True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM5
88Outstanding
$250
Full review dataSony WF-1000XM5 vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM5 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM5 - Outstanding overall at around $249.
True Wireless
Technics EAH-AZ100
78Great
$250
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value7.0
Technics EAH-AZ100
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Technics EAH-AZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $250 | $250 |
| HearWiki score | 88 / 100 · Outstanding | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 0.33" | dynamic |
| Driver size | 8.4 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 10 h |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 28 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 1 h | 15 min = 70 min |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | 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 | 11.8 g | 11.8 g |
| Case weight | 39 g | 42 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 2 |
What reviewers said
Sony WF-1000XM5
These are high-end true wireless earbuds that focus on adaptive noise cancellation and detailed audio, supporting LDAC for high-resolution streaming. They offer a solid battery life of up to 12 hours without ANC, plus a comfortable fit and IPX4 sweat resistance for daily use. The touch controls and companion app add convenience, though the price reflects their premium status.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Long battery life (12 hours without ANC)
- Pro:Supports LDAC and AAC codecs
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:No higher water resistance rating than IPX4
- Con:Touch controls may take time to master
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
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