Technics EAH-AZ100 vs TOZO Golden X1: 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

Technics EAH-AZ100

86Outstanding

$250

Full review data

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.

Technics EAH-AZ100
TOZO Golden X1

HearWiki score

Sound

9.2

8.0

Noise cancelling

8.6

6.2

Battery

8.7

5.6

Calls

7.8

6.3

Value

8.1

5.7

Price (USD)

$250

$130

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?

Half a step newer

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against TOZO Golden X1 (2023). The Technics EAH-AZ100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: LE Audio (LC3).

EAH-AZ10020252 yr newer
Golden X12023

What differsEAH-AZ100Golden X1

LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
Wear detection: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX6

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

EAH-AZ100Golden X1

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $250; $130
HearWiki score: 86; 73
Released: 2025; 2023
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 12 Hz - 44.1 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; 28 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 107 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 60 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 12 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 10 h; 5 h
Battery incl. case: 28 h; 32 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 15 min → 1.2 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; 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; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 11.8 g; 5.8 g
Case weight: 42 g; 43 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX6
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 2; 3
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; ENC

Specification comparison of Technics EAH-AZ100 vs TOZO Golden X1
Spec	Technics EAH-AZ100	TOZO Golden X1
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$250	$130
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	73 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2023
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	12 Hz - 44.1 kHz
Impedance	16 Ω	28 Ω
Sensitivity	-	107 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	60 ms
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	12 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	10 h	5 h
Battery incl. case	28 h	32 h
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Quick charge	15 min → 1.2 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	11.8 g	5.8 g
Case weight	42 g	43 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX6
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	2	3
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	ENC

What reviewers said

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

TOZO Golden X1

The TOZO Golden X1 combines a 12mm dynamic driver with a Knowles balanced armature in a hybrid setup, delivering detailed, lively sound with clear imaging and a broad feature set for its price. It offers hybrid ANC, LDAC support, wireless charging, and multipoint connectivity, though its noise cancellation is merely serviceable rather than class-leading. With solid battery life and an IPX6 rating, it’s a versatile, feature-packed TWS option that prioritizes overall value over any single standout trait.

Pro:Hybrid dual-driver design for detailed, engaging sound
Pro:Broad codec support including LDAC and Bluetooth 5.3
Pro:IPX6 water resistance and wireless charging convenience

Con:ANC performance is only average, not top-tier
Con:Battery life may fall short of official claims in real use
Con:Wireless range is practical but not exceptional

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

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