Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Xiaomi Buds 5

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Technics EAH-AZ100 leads Xiaomi Buds 5 overall by 7 points (83 vs 76 out of 100).
  • Key differences: IP rating, where Xiaomi Buds 5 has IP54 vs IPX4; weight per earbud, where Xiaomi Buds 5 is 1.7 g lighter; only Technics EAH-AZ100 has wireless charging case; Bluetooth version, where Xiaomi Buds 5 has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3; case weight, where Xiaomi Buds 5 is 5.4 g lighter.
Technics EAH-AZ100 leads overall
Technics EAH-AZ100 · 85 overall, #4 of 68
83
Xiaomi Buds 5 · 78 overall, #26 of 68
76
Key differences
  • IP RatingXiaomi Buds 5 IP54 vs IPX4
  • Weight per EarbudXiaomi Buds 5 1.7 g lighter
  • Wireless Charging CaseTechnics EAH-AZ100 only
  • Bluetooth VersionXiaomi Buds 5 Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3
  • Case WeightXiaomi Buds 5 5.4 g lighter

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 2 of 6 categories

CategoryEAH-AZ100Buds 5Lead
Noise Cancelling
+6
Battery
+47
Connectivity
+3
Build
+23
Audio
Tie
Calls
Tie

Physical Comparison

EAH-AZ100
42g
Weight
Buds 5
36.6g
Weight
EAH-AZ100
5.9g
Weight
Buds 5
4.2g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
EAH-AZ100
Buds 5
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
Yes

Noise Cancelling

Feature
EAH-AZ100
Buds 5
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
EAH-AZ100
Buds 5
Battery Life per Charge
N/A
3.5 h
Total Battery Life with Case
N/A
20 h
Quick Charge
N/A
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
No

Connectivity

Feature
EAH-AZ100
Buds 5
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Calls

Feature
EAH-AZ100
Buds 5
Microphones per Earbud
3
3

Build

Feature
EAH-AZ100
Buds 5
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
5.9 g
4.2 g29% less
Case Weight
42 g
36.6 g13% less

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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