TOZO NC9 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, 60H, LED Display | 6 Mic ENC Clear Calls, Deep Bass Sound, IPX8, in Ear Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones,32 EQs via APP, Comfort Fit Ear Buds, Black

I owned a previous version of the NC9's from 2022 that were a bit different than these, and as often happens with these little earbuds in a small charging case, I recently lost them somewhere, probably in my last hotel room. Beware of spending too much on earbuds - you absolutely will go through multiple sets of them. I was really happy with those earbuds for the price I paid at the time, which was a little over $10. So I figured rather than trying to wade through all the nonsensical marketing-speak on Amazon or the ridiculously overpriced offerings from Apple and other major brands, I'd just get the latest version of the same thing I had. And so far, these are pretty great for the price and a definite upgrade over the 2022 version. Now, I will say that while I'm not an audiophile, I could probably call myself an "audio enthusiast" and I don't think any earbuds from anybody sound all that great either on their own or when compared with decent full size headphones. That's one reason why I refuse to pay anything close to the $200 that's the standard price for major brand earbuds. These are tiny drivers using a low-powered DAC chip and DSP, getting a lossily compressed audio signal over a low-bandwidth wireless codec. It's just the nature of the beast. No earbuds anywhere are worth more than about 50 bucks, and that's with the profit baked in. Anything above that is just a name brand tax. (And these days, maybe a tariff.) But these sound perfectly fine for what they are and basically as good as any other wireless earbuds I've ever used. I did notice some sibilance with the default EQ - like most (all?) modern wireless earbuds, these accentuate bass and treble. But a quick adjustment to the high frequencies in the phone app (something that my older NC9's didn't support) seems to have cured that. There is of course still a bit of extra bass, but I'll leave that alone for now as I don't mind it. I can always adjust it later if I feel differently down the road. One minor quibble with the sound is that possibly because of that extra bass and treble, these don't get very loud. At maximum volume, they're about where I normally feel comfortable in regular listening, but they start to break up a bit before that. My guess is that Tozo has reduced the maximum output to control distortion, which isn't unique to them, but again, don't expect a high-end over the ear headphone experience here for 30 bucks. You just can't listen very loud with a lot of bass through tiny drivers like these without distortion. I don't think most people wearing earbuds listen as loud as I normally like to anyway. If this so far sounds like faint praise in a 5 star review, again, look at the price. You are getting a good value in sound quality, especially when you compare these to much more expensive earbuds that don't sound any better. If Apple were selling these and charging Airpod Pro prices, you'd be looking at a 2 star review. But these are priced fairly given their performance and the limitations of the category. Tozo also sells earbuds without the active noise cancellation but I bought these specifically for that, because it worked well on my previous NC9's and it seems to work at least as well and probably better on these. Keep in mind that noise cancellation in general was specifically developed to counter engine noise on airplanes. And that's still what the technology is best at. The way it works is by pushing out a specific frequency to act counter to the frequency of whatever continuous noise is present. It's not going to be very effective at silencing things like conversations or crying babies that are made up of variable, higher frequency sounds (because countering those would also affect the music you're listening to, not to mention using a lot more processing power, which also uses a lot more battery). That, again, is the nature of the beast. It applies to every set of earbuds that have ANC. But in terms of continuous background noise, such as from a jet engine or a loud fan, these work as well as anything else I've used. And I've used a lot of headphones and earbuds (as well as real aviation headsets) with active noise cancellation. The ANC also does not really alter the sound of the music you're listening to, which my older NC9's kinda did with the ANC on, and it's a pretty common issue with older devices that use ANC. Seems like it's more refined now and I don't really notice much difference, if any, in sound quality with ANC on or off. There was a time only a few years ago when you'd need to spend a few hundred bucks to get ANC at all, and that would have been in a set of wired full size headphones. Now we're talking about how well it works in a $30 set of wireless earbuds. It's kind of amazing if you think about it. I think real ANC alone is basically worth the price of admission here. There are a lot of earbuds in this price range that advertise "ENC" but that is not the same thing - that's for reducing noise on your voice when talking on phone calls. ANC is for listening to music. It's rare at this price, even now. For it to work this well is a huge bonus. Battery life is a definite step up from my older NC9's, although to be fair those were probably also just wearing out by the time I lost them. I intentionally tried to run these down while writing this review and after about 5 hours of constant listening, they were still going strong and when I put them in the charging case, it read 83%. Of course that's the total charge including the case battery, not the buds themselves. I have no idea how accurate that is but if it is correct, then that's probably more battery life than I would ever really need. (You can never have too much, but I can't think of a situation when I'd run out of battery life before being able to recharge.) I read another review where someone said the case on these did not close securely; that is not true. I'd think he must have been using a different version (the reviews here seem to cover all previous versions as well), but I had older ones and that case closed securely too. It's magnetic. The earbuds kind of pull themselves into their little cubbies if you've oriented them the right way, and then the case cover snaps closed with its own magnet. If the case is not closing properly, you're not putting the buds in the right way. They only go one way. You'll get it after a couple tries. Just take note of how they're oriented when you first open the case. Overall I can pretty confidently recommend these. Given that modern phones and many other devices no longer even have headphone jacks, you really need a set of wireless earbuds. Just get these; they're as good as more expensive earbuds and the price is fair. You can't say that about most name brand earbuds.

I own three pairs of these earbuds in different colors (black, red, sage green) that I've bought over time and keep in different places for different uses. One pair for using while at work, one pair in my bedroom for connecting to my laptop or TV, one pair that I use while riding my motorcycle. The noise canceling on these is fantastic for the price. The helmet I use for riding does have a bit of a wind noise problem and my bike doesn't have a windshield, but while wearing these earbuds on NC mode going 50 mph down the road, I couldn't hear the wind at all, and the music quality is great. I've been a fan of Tozo earbuds for quite a while (used to use the T6s) but this specific model has been my favorite, ESPECIALLY for the great price that they're at. They do stick out of my ears a little bit further than I'd like, which makes getting a helmet on and off with them in very difficult, but obviously these aren't actually intended to be motorcycle ear plugs so that may just be me being picky. I've never had complaints about the sound quality, though I've never tried using them during a phone call so I can't speak to their performance there. I have dropped the earbuds on the ground several times while at work from pretty high up and they have yet to break. I'm a butcher so there's always water and beef blood on the floor, which I've dropped them in, and they still work fine. I lost one of the buds inside a meat freezer for a couple hours and upon retrieving it, it was still working perfectly fine. I don't know how Tozo sells these buds for so cheap when in my experience they are absolute tanks of earbuds. They don't fall out of my ears so all of the dropping was entirely my own fault. Once I put them in I very rarely have to worry about them falling out. If all three of my pairs somehow got lost or ruined, I wouldn't hesitate to order another three to replace them.

I like these earbuds a lot. They were easy to pair with my iPad and iPhone and use with the app. It’s really nice to be able to see the battery life indicator in the front of the case as well as the battery power for the individual earbuds. They fit well in my ears with the size tips I chose. Listening to music and podcasts was a very good experience. The range was excellent. I bought these to wear specifically under my motorcycle helmet. I was able to get the helmet on without dislodging the earbuds and they were comfortable to wear. As the passenger I sit up higher than my husband, so the wind noise can be very loud. I had high hopes that these earbuds would reduce the wind noise to a comfortable level using the wind noise mode. Unfortunately, for me, it did not reduce enough. Instead, it had a different sound and still very noisy and loud. The active noise canceling mode was very good, but still the noise reduction wasn’t enough. Of course others will have a different experience than me and these will work for you better. I gave these to my daughter and she’s thrilled with them! I highly recommend them.

I actually love these, which was somewhat unexpected given the price tag. I'm not an audiophile, but I can somewhat tell the difference between poor sounding earbuds and decent ones. Trust me, I've purchase a few pairs of the not-so-good earbuds and use them long enough until I can find a better pair. The sound on these is not going to knock your socks off, but for the price, and with the EQ tools in the app, they've got decent sound quality. The fit is actually better than most earbuds that I purchase. My left ear must have a weird shape because a lot of earbuds fall out of that ear pretty easy, especially when I get sweaty or when I'm chewing food. I haven't tried intense exercise with these yet, but they did pass the food-chewing test. In other words, I don't feel the left earbud slowly creeping out of my ear canal while I'm eating, which is what usually happens with other earbuds. The earbud sync up to my iPhone quickly, and the tap controls on the earbuds are very responsive. I like that you can tap the left earbud to activate/deactivate noise canceling. It comes in handy when someone is trying to talk to me through the noise canceling; however, the single tap does switch you to Tozo's "Transparency Mode" instead of "Normal Mode", which mean the earbuds will amplify any exterior sounds which can be grating in loud environments. Just a caution if you have super sensitive hearing already. I can't speak much about how they work for phone calls. In a quiet environment, the person on the other end of the line has said they can hear me just fine. I'd be interested to see how they function in a noisy environment. My basic AirPods are still my go-to for phone conversations, just because I've never had the person on the other end of the line say they're having a problem hearing me, that is if the AirPod will stay in my left ear, which it won't whenever I'm walking around. The noise canceling is probably my favorite feature. I used the earbuds on a plane, and I felt they did an acceptable job of filtering out the plane noise and allowing me to enjoy my music and movies. They worked so well on a 14-hour car ride that sometimes the driver was trying to talk to me, and I had no idea he was speaking unless I was looking directly at him. The battery also lasted the entire car ride, though I confess I only had them on for about a quarter of the trip, and I put them back in the case a few times to recharge them, even though they weren't even halfway close to dying on me. When we arrived out our location, the battery life in the case wasn't even close to being expired. Finally, I can't speak to the longevity, since I've only owned them for a few weeks. I hope they last me at least a few years, at which point, I'll probably buy another pair, if the price is the same. If I get a couple years out of them, then they're definitely worth it. So far, they are my favorite pair of earbuds, out of the four I own

Excellent. Too bad I wasted money on name brand versions that never fit my ears well or needed to be charged after 4 or 5 hours. I have two pairs of these now. My first pair still works as well as they did when new. I've owned them for almost a year. Bought a new set just because I liked the color. It matches my phone. These absolutely exceeded expectations considering the price for them. The fit is amazing. Unless I'm eating or talking for extended periods of time, there is no issues with them staying in place. Secondly, and just as important is the length of time between charging. These last approximately 8-10 hours before the battery is completely drained. The noise cancelling is amazing. It's better than certain name brand versions. I can not say enough good things about these. There is even an app that is surprisingly functional. You can customize the sound and function pretty much any way you choose.

I am extremely impressed with the battery life. I wore these at about max volume on one single charge from the case for 10 hours and my ear buds only drained "11%" that is incredible to me. No connectivity issues either. They immediately paired to my phone with no problems and I never had random bluetooth intuitions. The audio is very good, it is as if you do not even have ear buds in, and that you are listening to something externally, I will say, the bass could be better. But I love these, and the quality definitely surpassed my expectations. I recommend them, and would buy them again.

This update is after I did get the updated 2024 version of the NC9s I really hate to act like I hate these original NC9s ... they are just not for me and I just dropped them off for a return. They are (the buds themselves not the eartip part) too big but the sound is good/"pretty darn good" ... the build quality is great ... I THINK they have app support but i couldn't get them to work (if they dont have app support then it is my mistake here). Overall they are ok/decent earbuds ... the ANC is not that bad though because of the bigger bud size i wasn't getting the best seal. WITHOUT going into a review of the 2024 Upgraded NC9... I think they are better. App support works great (again maybe these never did have app support ... like the original TOZO T6s), the ANC not only woks better but trying different modes i tried the "leisure mode" and that is the strongest ANC i have heard in any budget earbud I have ... I THINK on that setting its even better than what I REMEMBER of the TOZO NC2s which I loved the ANC on. Also TOZO even on their non-ANC buds .. like the T6s (whichever model/version) provide REALLY GOOD passive NC in my view.. The one thing I am not sure (minus the EQ in the TOZO app) I cant say is better in the 2024 model is the sound ... HOWEVER that is not saying these original NC9s are better ... just both sound great out of the box and I did not notice the overall sound quality to be better .. .they are great on both versions of the NC9s oh yeah .. I forgot .. the new ones are smaller and fit better .. more along the line of any other TOZO earbud I have. TOZO really does listen to feedback it seems, and I love that about TOZO. -------- Original Review: I have to admit before starting this review that It is not going to be as comprehensive as others, but I wanted to share my view on the original (that I know of) TOZO NC9’s. I have already started a return for these, and while I am unsure if its a good idea .. I did (for the same exact price counting the coupon box) order the UPGRADED NC9s. I am a TOZO fan though I will not claim any of their products are “perfect”. I have T6s (more than one pair), A3s, NC2s (again more than one), the TOZO Tonal Fits, as well as one of their PE1 speakers. I’d say TOZO is one of my go-to brands, but I did notice a few things with my limited time with these NC9s already. The Fit. While I am not going to go overboard here, these are a bit bigger than expected (I do hear the upgraded ones are a tad smaller) … like my Lavabeans which are no longer listed on Amazon seem big but they are big in the sense of sticking out of my ears, but not “too large’ say in diameter of the actual buds. The diameter of these NC9s maybe the biggest I ever tried and they are just not as comfortable as other buds. I have tried basically the T6 “classics” (model from years ago) and the new style and EITHER of those feel uncomfortable. In a way these don’t either but they are just too big. The Sound Ignoring other issues I have had the sound out of the box with no EQ tweaks (which I can not do … foreshadowing) … is pretty damn good. I wish I could tweak it and if I did I’d just maybe pump up the mid-highs and highs a pinch … maybe leaving the bass alone OR raising that a pinch too, but really good balance and yes I cant get the fit (see above why) just right but overall I like the tuning. I admit most buds that I buy (that I do my homework on before buying) sound good but some just sound off .. like different frequencies are too low, and others are too high… making what I am listening to .. without tweaks, sound way off. The Sound even without tweaks is not the issue. App: Here is a big one … This is suppose to have EQ support which to me (like on the product page) means TOZO App support but despite trying with two different phones .. the NC9s pair fine and fast to both phones but even with the most updated TOZO app, the app on either phone cant detect the buds … I know some (say the first gen of A3s I have do not have app support) versions of different models have support and others don’t but I cant get these to work. ANC One reason I am even considering canceling my order for the UPGRADED 2024 model of NC9s is the ANC. Listen … I have my expectations low … I mean these are not BOSE or Sony level ANC. But these reminded me of the NC7s I returned (due to tech reasons) … I just wasn’t impressed. Even after the NC7s, I went back to test the ANC in the TOZO NC2s and with them (The NC2s) I was ‘oh yeah … much better” .. I CANT remember if the NC2s have an anbient/transparency mode but the ANC is better. Also no matter (Classic or new Ergonomic edition) which edition it is … with the default eartips feeling great … I feel the TOZO T6s block out more noise even when nothing is playing, then the experience I had with the NC7s or NC9s … I am hoping the upgraded NC9’s that have different ANC levels in the app may do better. Update: I actually just remembered that the NC2s DO have transparency mode and I remember feeling when out for a walk that the NC7’s Trans. Mode DID feel more refined .. Like it felt more natural and I wasn’t hearing things further away sounding “really close”…credit to the NC7s for that. I know I am returning these original NC9s so I will not be trying them anymore (less wear and tear on them IMHO) otherwise I would try them on a walk and comment on the transparency mode. -------------- Summary Really I cant say “Avoid these” … if you know about the size being big and the (from my experience) app support that I have NOT had issues with, concerning ANY other TOZO products with advertised app support …. and are willing to try them … these aren’t bad but they are not my favorite TOZOs. I think part of my disappointment is that YES I ADMIT I got these by mistake, meaning to get the new upgraded NC9s for the same price … I just don’t see a huge improvement in these versus some of the cheaper TOZO options like the T6s. Out of (minus my battery tech issues that caused me to send the NC7s back) … IN MY EXPERIENCE with the original NC2s, NC7s and NC9s .. the NC2s are 100% my favorite so far. The sound on the NC2s WERE better in my view then the NC7s but …. I think these buds minus other issues, SOUND WISE are on part with the NC2s. I just think bang for buck, TOZO itself (ignoring other great brands like Earfun and Tribit for instance) has better offerings. I will be posting my 2024 TOZO NC9 reviews and when I have them .. .we will see if TOZO has done what they have before and listened to feedback and improved the NC9s … Credit to TOZO for really doing that in the past.

While on a trip across country my Skull Candy ear buds took a dump. I had to have a new pair of buds before my long flight back home. After having Apple Air Pods and Skull Candy buds I just did not want to throw another $100 bucks down the drain. After much research I decided on the TOZO based of reviews of fit, sound quality, and customer service. I was still a bit skeptical for the price of under $40 but figured what do I have to lose. The day they came in I charged and paired them and OMG!!! They were so much more comfortable than my Apple Air Pods as I have have the gen prior to the silicone mainly because I refuse to invest that much money for a listening device. I also want to compare to my Skull Candy buds, while those are comfortable they took a dump while I was traveling. TOZO's noise cancelling feature is something I didn't get from Apple or Skull Candy. This is a huge selling point for me and once I was able to test it out I knew I scored some really good ear buds for a fantastic price. Now, I have had them for 6 months exactly (bought in Feb, took a dump in Aug) and the right bud took a dump over night, again while I was travelling. Unfortunately the right bud stopped working all the sudden and I didn't notice until I got on my flight, bummer for me because I was only able to use the left bud from Virginia to California which resulted in no noise cancelling option on an airplane. I remembered the app I had downloaded and when I got home I went thru the app to see if I could resolve my issue. I charged them, reset them, and nothing worked. I also noticed the case all the sudden wasn't holding a charge. Not only was it not holding a charge, I would fully charge it, not use them (well the left one, lol) and the case battery would drain and die. I contacted customer service thru the app recalling a key selling point for me was reading how responsive they are. They responded in less than 24 hours with suggested fixes to try. I followed all the suggested steps but was unable to reset that right bud still. I let customer service know and they responded with a request for some information on purchase date etc and offered to send me a replacement pair at no cost. While I waited for them to arrive I had to use my husbands Apple Air Pods and I have to say not only do they hurt my ears to the point I have to cut my time short using them, the sound quality just isn't as good as the TOZO. So, I highly recommend you try out the TOZO NC9's if you are looking for amazing sound quality (yes, better than Apple) and noise cancelling feature, it's the best! I'd also like to mention you can tap for the spacial (I think that is what it's called) if you need to be able to hear some background. Personally I prefer the noise cancelling feature. Shout out to their pretty amazing customer service reps as well! UPDATE: I am here to update my previous review. I have had my replacement buds a few weeks now. I stand by my 5 starts for comfort and sound quality, and in my original pair NC9 Hybrid, however the replacement pair I was sent are NC9 "upgraded". My biggest complaints with the replacement pair is that they are not compatible with the app and the battery life is not acceptable. I will say the issue of battery life is only with the right bud. I have tracked daily how long it lasts before indicating its low and needs to be charged and I am not even able to get thru a workout which is not ideal when you typically wear them for hours at a time when you do wear them. I guess I am back to the drawing board because I refuse to carry two sets of buds because I know my faves are gonna die in 30 minutes.

Got the red one! Really love the color. Owned a tozo t6 from 2021, still working but used as a backup earbuds now. Sound is great, noticeably better than t6. Felt a little flat for me but overall enjoyable. I like that how details in a soundtrack is clear and the bass is amazing!

A good buy here!! Very pretty earbuds!!

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Sto usando le TOZO T10 da un po’ di tempo e devo dire che mi hanno davvero sorpreso. Offrono un’ottima qualità generale, sono comode e ricche di funzioni che di solito si trovano solo in modelli più costosi. PRO Suono potente e personalizzabile: grazie all’EQ regolabile e alla tecnologia ORIGX 2.0, si possono ottenere bassi profondi e un’ottima resa su ogni genere musicale. Autonomia eccellente: con la custodia si arriva tranquillamente a diverse decine di ore di utilizzo. Perfette per chi le usa tutto il giorno. Bluetooth 5.3 stabile: l’accoppiamento è rapido e la connessione resta solida anche muovendosi per casa. Controlli touch intuitivi: rispondono bene e permettono di gestire musica e chiamate senza difficoltà. Ricarica wireless + USB-C: comodo poter scegliere come ricaricarle. Certificazione IPX8: resistono molto bene a sudore e acqua, ottime per lo sport. Vestibilità confortevole: leggere, si inseriscono bene nell’orecchio e rimangono stabili anche durante il movimento. CONTRO La custodia è un po’ voluminosa rispetto ad altre nella stessa fascia. I controlli touch sono piuttosto sensibili: serve un po’ di abitudine all’inizio. Conclusione Le TOZO T10 sono cuffie affidabili, comode e con un suono di ottima qualità. Offrono funzioni avanzate difficili da trovare a questo prezzo. Perfette sia per l’uso quotidiano sia per l’allenamento o il lavoro in mobilità. Consigliatissime.

La relación calidad precio es muy buena. El sonido es claro, con una ligera coloración en grabes, pero agradable. El sistema de cancelación de ruido es eficaz, teniendo en cuenta que estos sistemas reducen el ruido un porcentaje bastante alto sobre el total. También dispone de un modo transparente que permite una ventana de ruido entre las frecuencias medias en las que están situadas las de la voz humana. Este sistema cumple su cometido perfectamente. La duración de la batería, escuchando música (no lo he empleado para hablar a través del teléfono) es de varios días, usándolo unas 4 horas al día. La latencia es baja, inapreciable al escuchar música desde cualquier reproductor. No los he probado para monitorear cuando toco el piano. Creo que es un buen producto para el precio que tiene.