Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Technics EAH-AZ70W: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $278.

True Wireless

Sony WF-1000XM6

85Outstanding

$280

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Sony WF-1000XM6
Technics EAH-AZ70W

HearWiki score

Sound

9.3

6.5

Noise cancelling

9.2

6.6

Battery

8.4

5.2

Calls

8.4

6.0

Value

8.1

2.5

Price (USD)

$280

$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

Sony WF-1000XM6 (2026) against Technics EAH-AZ70W (2020). The Sony WF-1000XM6 is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Custom EQ.

WF-1000XM620266 yr newer
EAH-AZ70W2020

What differsWF-1000XM6EAH-AZ70W

Top codec: LC3; AAC
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: Yes; No
Custom EQ: Yes; No

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

WF-1000XM6EAH-AZ70W

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $280; $250
HearWiki score: 85; 53
Released: 2026; 2020
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 8.4 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 8.4 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth: 5.3; -
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 12 h; 6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 24 h; -
Full charge time: 90 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 3 min → 1 h; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; No
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant; Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 6.5 g; 7 g
Case weight: 47.1 g; 65 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: -; USB-C
Microphones: 8; 1
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: Yes; -

Specification comparison of Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Technics EAH-AZ70W
Spec	Sony WF-1000XM6	Technics EAH-AZ70W
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$280	$250
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	53 / 100 Average
Released	2026	2020
Audio
Driver	8.4 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	8.4 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	-
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	12 h	6.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	24 h	-
Full charge time	90 min	120 min
Quick charge	3 min → 1 h	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	No
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant	Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	6.5 g	7 g
Case weight	47.1 g	65 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	-	USB-C
Calls
Microphones	8	1
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Call noise reduction	Yes	-

What reviewers said

Sony WF-1000XM6

The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They perform exceptionally well for music and calls, though their premium price and case size are minor trade-offs. With strong battery life and IPX4 water resistance, they are a versatile, high-performance choice for most listeners.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
Pro:Solid battery life and wireless charging case

Con:Premium price point
Con:Included ear tips may not suit all ear shapes
Con:Charging case is somewhat bulky

Technics EAH-AZ70W

The Technics EAH-AZ70W earbuds deliver strong audio performance and effective hybrid noise cancellation, positioning them as a solid first true-wireless effort from the brand. They offer a premium build, comfortable fit, and practical features like transparency mode and touch controls, though battery life falls slightly short of claims in real-world use and lacks some modern conveniences.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with 10 mm drivers
Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
Pro:Premium build and comfortable fit

Con:Battery life is below stated figures in real use
Con:No multipoint connection support
Con:No wireless charging capability

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

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