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SoundPEATS Air5 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • SoundPEATS Air5 Pro+
  • Technics EAH-AZ100
HearWiki score
78
86
Sound
8.1
9.2
Noise cancelling
7.6
8.6
Battery
3.6
8.7
Calls
6.3
7.8
Value
7.3
8.1
Price (USD)
$130
$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

Both shipped in 2025. The SoundPEATS Air5 Pro+ is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3. It also adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

  • Air5 Pro+2025
  • EAH-AZ1002025
What differsAir5 Pro+EAH-AZ100

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Top codec
aptX Lossless
LC3

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4

Level on: LE Audio (LC3), ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Air5 Pro+EAH-AZ100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$250
HearWiki score
78
86
Released
2025
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
60 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
6 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
28 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
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
Weight
-
11.8 g
Case weight
-
42 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

What reviewers said

SoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

The SoundPEATS Air5 Pro+ packs a hybrid dual-driver design with an extensive codec lineup, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, plus hybrid ANC and multipoint connectivity. It delivers rich, detailed sound that really opens up at higher volumes, though its battery life with ANC active is on the shorter side. A robust app and touch controls round out a feature-dense package for commuters and active listeners.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Extensive codec support including LDAC and aptX Lossless
  • Pro:Rich, detailed sound when volume is turned up
  • Con:Battery life with ANC is relatively short
  • Con:Sound quality depends on higher volume levels
  • Con:IPX5 rating is only splash-resistant, not fully waterproof

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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