TOZO NC20 Pro

The TOZO NC20 Pro delivers a ridiculous 80-hour battery, LDAC sound, and adaptive ANC for under $100. Sound and mic quality are among the best in this price class in our testing, but comfort is a weak spot that might push some buyers away. If the earbuds stay put in your ears, it's hard to find a better value right now.

TOZO keeps doing this thing where they drop a pair of earbuds that cost less than a nice dinner and somehow include features you'd expect from a $250 flagship. The NC20 Pro is the latest in that pattern, and it's got LDAC, adaptive ANC, a wild 80-hour total battery, and a smart touchscreen case that actually shows lyrics. We've spent days with these, comparing them to our database, and the value here is kind of silly.

But none of that matters if they don't fit right. Our biggest hesitation is the shape and weight: the buds are on the larger side, and the comfort percentile lands near the bottom 30% of all in-ears we've tested. For some ears, that's a dealbreaker. If your ears are on the smaller side, maybe read the comfort section twice before clicking buy.

Battery life is the star, hitting 16.5 hours with ANC off and a staggering 80 hours with the case. That's basically a week of all-day use, and it charges fast via USB-C or Qi. Sound quality lands in the top 5% of our database: the 12mm dynamic driver with DLC diaphragm pumps out tight, textured bass, and LDAC pulls in gobs of detail. ANC isn't absolute top-tier—Sony's XM5 still has an edge—but it's comfortably in the best-in-class conversation for sub-$100 buds, blocking a claimed 52dB. Mic quality is excellent for calls, with six mics handling wind and background buzz. The letdown is fitness: even with IPX8 waterproofing, the buds don't lock in for running or heavy movement, earning a weak 35.3 fitness score. It's a couch and commute champ, not a gym rat.

At $60 to $100, this is a flat-out steal if the fit works for you. You get LDAC, multipoint, solid ANC, and battery endurance that no other earbud near this price even touches. Our database puts the overall package in the 72nd percentile for total score, but when you factor in the cost, it's punching way above its weight. If TOZO fixed the comfort and added stability fins, they could charge double.

Stacked against the Sony WF-1000XM5 or Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4, the NC20 Pro gives up polish: call clarity and ANC smoothness are better on those $300 buds, and the fit is far more refined. The Technics EAH-AZ80 also outclasses it on multipoint and comfort. But the TOZO matches or beats budget champs like the EarFun Air Pro 4+ on features, and it stays competitive on sound while doubling the battery life. If absolute ANC performance and ergonomics are your top priorities, spend up. Otherwise, the TOZO gives you 85% of the experience for a third of the cost.

Skip these if you need reliable stability for workouts or runs—without ear hooks, they'll slip. If comfort is your top priority and you've had trouble with bulky in-ears before, invest in something like the Technics EAH-AZ80 or Sony XM5 instead. Also, iPhone users chasing pure hi-res won't get LDAC, so you'd be paying for a feature you can't use.

The TOZO NC20 Pro is made for budget-focused listeners who want huge battery, hi-res codecs, and effective ANC without mortgaging anything. It's ideal for commuters, desk workers, and anyone who forgets to charge their earbuds. If you're planning to run or lift in these, look elsewhere. And if you've got smaller ears, test them somewhere with a return policy because the fit can get uncomfortable after an hour.