soundcore Liberty 5 Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Answer worked out Oct. 31, 2026

soundcore Liberty 5 Pro price: Checked Oct. 31, 2026

Technics EAH-AZ100 price: Checked Oct. 31, 2026

Most people: get the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro, because it is the better fit for more of what people buy these for.

On an iPhone: the Technics EAH-AZ100 works better with your phone.

Get the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro for open-ear comfort and sleeping in them.

Get the Technics EAH-AZ100 if you want sound quality.

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soundcore Liberty 5 Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ100

soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
SOUNDCORE

soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

$169.99 at Soundcore
Technics EAH-AZ100
TECHNICS

Technics EAH-AZ100

$299.99 at Technics
  1. soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: IP55Water resistanceDiffersTechnics EAH-AZ100: IPX4
  2. soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: 5.5 gWeight+0.4 gTechnics EAH-AZ100: 5.9 g
  3. soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: 6.5 hrsBattery life+3.5 hrsTechnics EAH-AZ100: 10 hrs
  4. soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: ANC on: up to 6.5 hrs / 28 hrs with case; normal mode: 12 hrs / 50 hrsBatteryTechnics EAH-AZ100: Up to 10 hours with noise cancelling on, 28 hours with the case; a 15-minute charge gives 90 minutes
  5. soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: $169.99Price today$130 apartTechnics EAH-AZ100: $299.99
soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Buy at Soundcore$169.99
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Technics EAH-AZ100
Buy at Technics$299.99
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Key differences

Not enough for an overall lead: the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro is ahead on water resistance only.

  • Water resistance: IP55 vs IPX4soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: IP55 ConfirmedSourceTechnics EAH-AZ100: IPX4 (IPX4 (earbuds only, not the charging case)) ConfirmedSource
  • Weight: 5.5 g vs 5.9 gsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro: 5.5 g (5.5 g per earbud) ConfirmedSourceTechnics EAH-AZ100: 5.9 g (5.9 g per earbud) ConfirmedSource
  • Battery life: 6.5 hrs vs 10 hrs (both ANC on)soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: 6.5 hrs ConfirmedSourceTechnics EAH-AZ100: 10 hrs ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

  • The Technics EAH-AZ100 Guide names it for high-res music, air travel and fitness.High-res music: The Magnetic Fluid Driver keeps distortion low and bass accurate, and the sound is engagingly musical. Source linkedSourceAir travel: Adaptive noise cancelling adjusts in real time to keep ambient noise out on the flight. Source linkedSourceFitness: A snug concha fit held up through box jumps, and IPX4 means rain and hard gym sessions are no worry. Source linkedSource

The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Guide does not name what it is best for yet, so this list does not compare the two.

From what each Guide names the product best for.

Side by side

Featuresoundcore Liberty 5 ProTechnics EAH-AZ100
BatteryANC on: up to 6.5 hrs / 28 hrs with caseUp to 10 hours with noise cancelling on, 28 hours with the case
Weight5.5 g per earbud5.9 g per earbudSoundcore5.5 gTechnics5.9 g
Water resistanceIP55IPX4
ConnectivityBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast and LC3
ControlsTouch controls, 20 built-in voice commands, and a touch screenTouch sensors for play, tracks and calls, customizable in the app
Noise cancellingYes, Adaptive ANC 4.0Adaptive noise cancelling that adjusts in real time to your surroundings
Spatial audioDolby Atmos with head trackingSpatial audio optimized for Dolby Atmos, with Dolby Head Tracking
Works withiPhone and Android, soundcore appiPhone and Android: Technics Audio Connect app
Earbud battery6.5 hrs (ANC on)About 10 hours with noise cancelling on, 12 hours with it off
Case battery28 hrs with case (ANC on)About 28 hours with noise cancelling on, 29 hours with it off, earbuds and case together
Lossless audioLDACLDAC (96 kHz/990 kbps)
CaseCharging case with a 0.96-inch touch screenCharging case with Qi wireless charging

soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Buy at Soundcore$169.99
Checked Oct. 31, 2026

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