Technics EAH-A1000 / Sony WF-1000XM5

Technics EAH-A1000: EAH-A1000-K · black (also in -S Platinum Greige)

Sony WF-1000XM5: WF-1000XM5 · Black, Platinum Silver, Smoky Pink; colours share the same hardware

SpecificationTechnics EAH-A1000Sony WF-1000XM5
Release year20262023
Announcement and saleAnnounced 30 September 2026; Japan sale planned for 19 November 2026

The manufacturer says the Japan date may slip because of social conditions or supply; monthly production is stated as 2,000 units.

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Model codeEAH-A1000

Listed by Panasonic as wireless stereo headphones.

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Colors-S Platinum Greige, -K Black

Model code suffixes; the image shows the black (-K) version.

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TypeWireless over-ear stereo headphones TechnicsClosed, dynamic true wireless in-ear; active noise cancelling Sony
Driver40 mm magnetic fluid driver; carbon fiber diaphragm

Technics also lists an SST edge and a flat baffle structure.

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Acoustic designSST (Symmetrical Surround Technology) edge; flat baffle structure

Technics says the SST edge comes from its SB-R1 flagship speaker.

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Noise cancellingFull adaptive digital hybrid active noise cancelling

Adjusts automatically to surroundings and fit.

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Call microphoneAI beamforming voice extraction

Technics says AI trained on human voices suppresses wind and background noise.

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Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3

Band 2400-2483.5 MHz. LE Audio is supported; the Bluetooth version number is not given in the document.

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MultipointSimultaneous connection to 3 devices; up to 10 paired devices

Multipoint does not work when the LE Audio setting is set to prefer LE Audio. Of the 10 registered devices, at most 4 can be LE Audio.

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USB audioUncompressed digital audio over USB-C (USB audio)

Technics asks that the included USB cable be used.

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Hi-res wirelessUp to 96 kHz/24 bit with LDAC Technics—
Spatial audioOptimized for Dolby Atmos; head tracking

Use requires settings in the Technics Audio Connect app and on the phone.

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Playback (ANC on)About 45 hours (AAC or SBC); 40 hours (LDAC or LC3); 30 hours (wired)

The manufacturer says times can be shorter depending on use.

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Playback (ANC off)About 90 hours (AAC or SBC); 80 hours (LDAC or LC3); 60 hours (wired) Technics—
Talk and standbyTalk time about 30 hours (ANC on); standby about 200 hours (ANC off, auto power-off off) Technics—
ChargingAbout 4 hours of playback from 15 minutes (ANC on, AAC); full charge about 3.5 hours (500 mA or higher source, 25 °C)

Battery capacity (mAh/Wh) is not given.

Technics		Earbuds about 1.5 hours; case about 2 hours over USB; wireless charging on the case Sony
WeightAbout 306 g (without cable) TechnicsAbout 5.9 g per earbud (with M tips); case about 39 g Sony
PortUSB Type-C (charging and audio input) Technics—
FoldingTwo methods: swivel and fold Technics—
ControlsPhysical control button: volume, play/pause, track skip

No touch surface.

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Build and comfortMetal "Flow Arm"; faux-leather-look ear pads with high-density memory foam

The manufacturer says the design aims to spread pressure across the head.

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AppTechnics Audio Connect (iOS and Android): equalizer, noise cancelling settings; Sound Share shares EQ settings by QR code

Sound Share works only between the same model.

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In the boxUSB-C to USB-C cable (about 1.2 m), USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable (about 1.2 m), carrying case

The packaging is plastic-free.

Technics		Charging case, Noise Isolation foam tips, reference guide, USB cable Sony
Frequency response—20–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz); 20–40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz / 990 kbps

The extended range applies only with LDAC-capable sources, mostly Android phones.

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Codecs—SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3

LDAC carries more detail at a high bit rate; LC3 is the efficient codec designed for LE Audio. The profile list includes LE Audio profiles (TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP).

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Battery (music)—Up to 8 hours with noise cancelling on, 12 hours with it off

The figures are for one charge of the earbuds.

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Battery (calls)—Up to 6 hours with noise cancelling on, 7 hours with it off Sony
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3; about 10 m range; multipoint

With multipoint the earbuds stay connected to two devices at once.

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Sound features—DSEE Extreme, Ambient Sound mode, Quick Attention

DSEE Extreme aims to restore detail lost in compressed music. Quick Attention lowers the music and lets outside sound in while a finger is held on the earbud.

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Water resistance—IPX4 equivalent

It protects against splashing water; do not submerge.

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Case size—About 64.6 × 40.0 × 26.5 mm Sony
Staying connected in the case—Earbuds may stay connected while in the case

Sony attributes this to earbuds not seating fully in the case or dirty charging contacts, and suggests opening and closing the case, updating the firmware and wiping the contacts with a dry cloth.

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