AirPods, JLab, Raycons, Beats, SkullCandy… The earbud market is dense. And with so many old and new brands popping out new buds left and right, it can be hard to know which ones are marvels and which ones are misses.
And finding alternatives to those brands you’ve tried that left you fried is another thing.
Enter Seattle, Washingtons Tozo. Tozo is a relatively recent brand that’s bringing premium, affordable buds to consumers looking for something different. Something fresh, affordable, quality built, American made, and quality sounding.
The TOZO NC9 earbuds are affordably priced ergonomically designed earbuds with all the fancy features you're looking for and more. Beyond and more, with these buds, you'll get a crazy 10.5-hour playtime on a single charge.
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The days of wishing your affordable earbuds had premium features are long gone.
The TOZO NC9 outclasses its price point with top-of-the-line features like active noise cancellation, transparency mode, built-in dual-microphone noise canceling, and one-step paring. All that on top of whopping 9.2mm speaker drivers in earbuds.
Not to mention 11 hours of battery life. You’ll never have to take these puppies off.
Just keep in mind that although these buds have it all, at their price point, having it all may mean a little less. That means that the features like noise-canceling and transparency will work but may not work quite as well as top-of-the-line competitors.
You’ll also want to consider quality control issues. For the most part, reviews are great. However, there are a few out there that mention standalone software and hardware problems.
The TOZO T6s are real winners with 6 colors to choose from, 6 hours of playback, and 6mm headphone drivers to deliver the beats. All that comes at a budget-friendly price and in a top-of-the-line IPX8 waterproof package.
Check Latest PriceThe T6’s are TOZOs entry-level priced buds with out-of-this-world capabilities.
For the price, the ergonomic designed super lightweight buds are hard to beat. That’s because not only do they run on as good as it gets Bluetooth 5.0, but they also feature an astounding IPX8 waterproofing.
(Even Apple AirPod Pros only come with an IPX4 rating.)
You should also love the charging case. Even the case itself is barely bigger than a quarter, and to top it off, it accepts fast wireless charging.
At the end of the day, keep in mind you may sacrifice a bit in the sound department with such small affordable buds. At the price point, though, these should keep you happy.
It's hard to believe TOZOs premium earbuds are a third the price of some competitors, but they're the real deal. The reviews are in, and with features galore, like IPX8 waterproofing, active noise reduction, and hi-fi sound, these buds are the bee's knees.
Check Latest PriceThe TOZO T12 Pro are the companies answer to premium at a low price.
True wireless Bluetooth and 10mm drivers help these buds deliver the best sound profile of TOZO’s entire lineup. So, expect accurate acoustic tuning with a powerful bass, mellow midrange, and clear treble.
On top of the tuning is what you should expect from TOZO, an IPX8 waterproof rating, active noise reduction, and call noise reduction. And don’t forget a more than enough battery life of 8 hours and a nearly unbelievable case battery life of 160 hours.
The TOZO 10's are begging to be bought. TOZO packed 8mm drivers, the IPX8 rating we love, and Bluetooth 5.0 into a featherweight, small as a coin, wildly affordable earbud.
Check Latest PriceThe TOZO 10’s are your go-to TOZO daily drivers. These buds deliver with a great-looking ergonomic, light as a feather design and multiple colors to choose from.
And don’t forget the features. An IPX8 waterproof rating and Bluetooth 5.0 with one step paring top the 10’s 8mm drivers that promise to deliver accurate acoustic reproduction on a budget.
And when the accurate sounds fade, the TOZO 10’s case has your back. It fast wireless chargers and comes with its own IPX8 rating.
Keep in mind that because TOZO’s full lineup is affordable and similarly priced, even though these are a great deal, bumping up to the TOZO T12’s may make sense for some users looking for more features forward buds.
If you're a gamer looking to ditch the over-the-ear designs and switch to practical, affordable in-ear buds, these are for you. A high sensitivity microphone, a game/music mode, and ultra-low latency make these gamer-specific buds a great choice.
Check Latest PriceThe TOZO G1 brings the world of gaming into the world of the earbud. Or is it the other way around? Either way, with features like 45ms low-latency, sound effect optimization, and whopping 10mm drivers to deliver the boom, these gamer buds aren’t just for show.
You should also love the 6-hour battery life, 4 grams per bud weight, and Bluetooth 5.0. Those features all mean you’ll be able to play for longer with fewer distractions.
And top it all off, these buds come in at a price point significantly lower than most over-the-ear gamer headphones. Just keep in mind there will be a difference in sound quality at a price. Also, 10mm drivers are great for earbuds but won’t compare to top of the line over the ear gamer headphones.
Also, because these earbuds are gamer-specific, they don’t have the high IPX rating other TOZO buds do.
Tozo has an impressive lineup across the board with 12 progressively designed earbuds featuring things like IPX8 resistance, active noise canceling, super lightweight designs, and high fidelity audio.
Tozo’s top 5:
What sets them apart?
Active Noise-canceling, 10.5-hour playtime, one step pairing, transparent mode, 160-hour charging case battery, 9.2 mm speaker drivers
What sets them apart?
IPX8 water and sweat proofing, Super lightweight design, Bluetooth 5.0, 6mm speaker drivers, 6-hour playtime
What sets them apart?
10 mm drivers and high fidelity sound, IPX8 water and sweat proofing, one step pairing, wireless case charging, ergonomic design, call noise reduction, active listening noise reduction, 8-hour playtime, 160-hour charging case battery
What sets them apart?
IPX8 water and sweat proofing, super lightweight design, 8mm speaker drivers, Bluetooth 5.0, 6-hour playtime, fast case charging, accurate acoustic tuning, one step pairing
What sets them apart?
45ms ultra-low latency for gaming, one step pairing, game/music sensitive switch, 6-hour battery life, super lightweight, ergonomic design, fast charging, Bluetooth 5.0, Built-in microphone works for gaming, unique gaming-inspired design elements
The common denominator in TOZOs top five earbuds and across their board is an affordability first mindset that doesnt sacrifice quality.
TOZO products may come in at a quarter the price of some competitors, but quality shouldn’t be something to worry about. In today’s busy, budget-minded world, features like IPX8 waterproofing, noise-canceling, and hi-fi sound on top of the Bluetooth 5.0 platform at TOZO prices are hard to beat.
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As a writer of all things tech, I try and stay unbiased and give my real opinions on these features.
That said, for most recent years, I’ve been an Apple fanboy. This is because Apple products look good and have a predictable sound quality.
I’ve also bumped with Beats (before being acquired), I’ve been on the Jlab train, and lost more Skullcandy earbuds and broken more generic headphones than most people could dream of.
Fanboy aside, folks, there’s a new Sherrif in town. TOZO is a local US company that understands quality can come at a price point that doesnt break the bank.
At the end of the day, the choice in earbuds is yours, but I personally know what stocking stuffer I’m asking for this year.
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