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Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Xiaomi Buds 6: 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Technics EAH-AZ100
  • Xiaomi Buds 6
HearWiki score
86
72
Sound
9.2
6.9
Noise cancelling
8.6
7.0
Battery
8.7
5.7
Calls
7.8
8.2
Value
8.1
7.3
Price (USD)
$250
$140

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 6 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3. It also adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX4.

  • EAH-AZ1002025
  • Buds 62025
What differsEAH-AZ100Buds 6

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Top codec
LC3
aptX Lossless

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX4
IP54

Level on: LE Audio (LC3), ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

EAH-AZ100Buds 6
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$250
$140
HearWiki score
86
72
Released
2025
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
11 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
16 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
12 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
10 h
3.5 h
Battery incl. case
28 h
35 h
Full charge time
120 min
90 min
Quick charge
15 min → 1.2 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
11.8 g
8.8 g
Case weight
42 g
34.5 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP54
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Model code
-
M2540E1
Microphones
2
-
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 6

The Xiaomi Buds 6 are true wireless earbuds with hybrid active noise cancellation and a compact, water-resistant build. They offer a versatile feature set including Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint connectivity, and support for high-quality audio codecs like aptX Adaptive and Lossless, with a total battery life of up to 35 hours using the charging case. Quick charging provides two hours of playback from a ten-minute top-up.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC for effective noise reduction
  • Pro:Supports aptX Lossless and Adaptive codecs
  • Pro:Multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Con:Battery life with ANC is relatively short at 3.5 hours
  • Con:Earbuds weigh 8.8 grams each, which may feel heavy for some
  • Con:Frequency response extends to 40 kHz, but this is beyond human hearing range

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

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