Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro worth the upgrade from the Technics EAH-AZ100?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro actually scores 17.4 points below the Technics EAH-AZ100, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on value (8.1 to 4.3) and battery (8.7 to 5.4). On paper: full charge time 120 min to 60 min, drivers per side 1 to 2 and microphones 2 to 6. Worth checking: battery life goes 12 h to 6 h and bluetooth goes 5.3 to 5.0. It is at least $108 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.27.8
- Noise cancelling8.66.7
- Battery8.75.4
- Calls7.86.8
- Value8.14.3
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | EAH-AZ100 | NeoBuds Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 12 h | 6 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC | SBC, LHDC, LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 10 h | 5 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 28 h | 24 h | |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 60 min | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 2 | 6 | |
| Case weight | 42 g | 47 g | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "EAH-AZ100 to NeoBuds Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.