Experts recommend Sony WF-1000XM5 more than Technics EAH-AZ80
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sony WF-1000XM5 over Technics EAH-AZ80, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony WF-1000XM5 received 6 recommendations: from Rtings.com (22 Nov 2024), What Hi-Fi (2 Dec 2024) Android Central (4 Jan 2025) and 3 others. By contrast, Technics EAH-AZ80 received only 2 recommendations from Android Central (4 Jan 2025) and TechRadar (24 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 7 | +2 | $167 |  Technics EAH-AZ80 | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | 1 |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Earbuds ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #2 and Technics EAH-AZ80 as #8
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best upgrade pick... ... ... #8 out of 9 Technics EAH-AZ80 Best for hi-res... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com - On 22 Nov 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 7 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best Wireless Earbuds... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com - On 2 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 8 Sony WF-1000XM5 Sony's most accomplished and detailed wireless earbuds to date.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 4 Jan 2025
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 11 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best overall wireless earbuds... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 9 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best-in-class sound, improved noise cancelation in a smaller and lighter design... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 11 Dec 2024 SoundGuys ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 7 Sony WF-1000XM5 The Best / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com - On 24 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Technics EAH-AZ80 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 9 Technics EAH-AZ80 The best wireless earbuds for excellent sound and future-proofed features... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sony WF-1000XM5 outranks Technics EAH-AZ80. This is not to say that Technics EAH-AZ80 is a bad option. Like Sony WF-1000XM5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony WF-1000XM5 outranks Technics EAH-AZ80 by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Sony WF-1000XM5 is more critically acclaimed than Technics EAH-AZ80.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 | Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 |
- | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by TechRadar | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Expert Reviews | 100 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by techlicious.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- NOISE CANCELLATION: Experience a personal concert with the bluetooth earbuds noise cancelling feature of Sony WF-1000XM5, designed to cancel out more external noise than ever before. Perfect for those who want to enjoy their favorite tunes without the distraction of ambient noise, these ear buds come equipped with dual feedback microphones and Noise Isolation Earbud Tips.
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From Seller:
- An Epic Experience of Sound: Powerful ear buds deliver reference-quality audio with depth & texture for true-to-life sound; masterfully crafted 10mm free-edge dynamic driver & unique acoustic structure offer our highest standard for hi-res sound
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