Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Technics EAH-AZ100

The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the stronger pick for most shoppers. It scores higher with owners, has larger 10 mm Magnetic Fluid drivers, Dolby Atmos with head tracking, and multipoint across three devices versus two on the Sony. The Sony WF-1000XM5 counters with Sony's V2 and QN2e processors, LDAC, 360 Reality Audio and Speak-to-Chat, but owner feedback is mixed: some praise the audio and noise cancelling, others call the fit loose and the bass weak. Both are IPX4 and Bluetooth 5.3.

• Choose the Sony WF-1000XM5 if you want Sony's noise-cancelling processors, LDAC and 360 Reality Audio, and Speak-to-Chat auto-pause.
• Choose the Technics EAH-AZ100 if you want accurate, low-distortion sound, Dolby Atmos with head tracking, and multipoint across three devices.