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Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro: 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.

  • Technics EAH-AZ100
  • Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro
HearWiki score
86
68
Sound
9.2
6.9
Noise cancelling
8.6
7.8
Battery
8.7
8.2
Calls
7.8
7.4
Value
8.1
5.1
Price (USD)
$250
$220

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 Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX4.

  • EAH-AZ1002025
  • Buds 5 Pro2025
What differsEAH-AZ100Buds 5 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Top codec
LC3
aptX Lossless
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX4
IP54

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

Specifications

EAH-AZ100Buds 5 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$250
$220
HearWiki score
86
68
Released
2025
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
3-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
3
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
15 Hz - 50 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
50 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
12 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
10 h
-
Battery incl. case
28 h
40 h
Full charge time
120 min
70 min
Quick charge
15 min → 1.2 h
10 min → 4.5 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
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
11.2 g
Case weight
42 g
40 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP54
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Microphone type
MEMS
-

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

Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro

The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro are premium true wireless earbuds offering adaptive noise cancellation and a hybrid three-driver setup for rich sound. With Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint support, and a long-lasting case, they're built for versatile, high-quality listening. Their IP54 rating and touch controls add practicality for everyday use.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Hybrid 3-driver system delivers detailed audio
  • Pro:Long total battery life with wireless charging case
  • Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 8 hours
  • Con:Requires compatible devices for aptX Lossless
  • Con:Touch controls may be sensitive for some users

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

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