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Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Xiaomi Mi Headphones 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 Mi Headphones Pro
HearWiki score
86
58
Sound
9.2
7.2
Noise cancelling
8.6
-
Battery
8.7
-
Calls
7.8
6.5
Value
8.1
-
Price (USD)
$250
$150

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

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Xiaomi Mi Headphones Pro (2020). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.1, Top codec LC3 against aptX, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • EAH-AZ10020255 yr newer
  • Mi Headphones Pro2020
What differsEAH-AZ100Mi Headphones Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
4.1
Top codec
LC3
aptX
LE Audio (LC3)
Yes
No
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No

Specifications

EAH-AZ100Mi Headphones Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$250
$150
HearWiki score
86
58
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10 mm dynamic
3-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
10 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
3
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
101 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
4.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
12 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
10 h
-
Battery incl. case
28 h
-
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
15 min → 1.2 h
-
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
11.8 g
17 g
Case weight
42 g
-
Water resistance
IPX4
-
USB-C
Yes
-
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
2
1
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 Mi Headphones Pro

These Xiaomi wireless earbuds offer a versatile hybrid driver setup with a surprisingly long 10-hour battery life. They prioritize a solid, feature-rich experience at a reasonable price, though they lack active noise cancellation and use an older Bluetooth version. Overall, they are a good value option for those who want detailed sound without breaking the bank.

  • Pro:Hybrid 3-driver design for detailed sound
  • Pro:Long 10-hour battery life on a single charge
  • Pro:Supports aptX codec for better wireless audio quality
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Bluetooth 4.1 is outdated
  • Con:Only physical buttons for controls

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

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