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Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Technics EAH-AZ70W

What WF-1000XM4 does better (6) and where EAH-AZ70W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
6.9Score
6 advantages≈ $160
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Technics EAH-AZ70W
Technics · 2020EAH-AZ70W
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $160
5.2Noise control & calls7.2
7.4Battery5.1
4.6Build & features3.0

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than EAH-AZ70W?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 7.5 h+60%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · EAH-AZ70W: No
  3. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6.5 h+23%
  4. LDACYes · EAH-AZ70W: No
  5. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
  6. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is EAH-AZ70W better than WF-1000XM4?

  1. Driver size6 mm vs 10 mm+67%
  2. Earbud weight (each)7.3 g vs 7 g+4%
Specifications

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Sony WF-1000XM4Sony WF-1000XM4≈ $1606.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h7.5 h
Battery life with ANC8 h6.5 h
Total with charging case24 h—
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight41 g—
Earbud weight (each)7.3 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ColoursWhite—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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