TOZO Hybrid ANC Earbuds Wireless OrigX Acoustic 2.0 & Bass+ Boosts Review

The TOZO NC9 earbuds offer premium-grade noise cancellation for just $30. We tested them to see if the astonishing specs hold up in real life.

Form Factor True Wireless
Driver Type Dynamic
Wireless Yes
Active Noise Cancellation Yes
Bluetooth Version 5.3
Battery Life Hours 10
Case Battery Hours 40
Water Resistance Water-Resistant
TOZO Hybrid ANC Earbuds Wireless OrigX Acoustic 2.0 & Bass+ Boosts earbuds
86.5 Overall Score

The 30-Second Version

For $30, the ANC on these is a party trick that shouldn't exist at this price. Buy them if you want premium noise blocking on a budget, but look elsewhere if all-day battery is your dealbreaker.

Overview

For thirty bucks, the TOZO NC9s punch so far above their weight it's almost rude. The one thing you need to know is that their noise cancellation is shockingly good, landing in the 99th percentile of all earbuds in our database. You're not getting a fancy brand name or a luxury case, but you are getting a feature set that makes $200 earbuds blush. If you want premium ANC on a fast-food budget, stop looking.

Performance

The ANC performance is the real story here. That 45dB claim isn't just marketing fluff; it legitimately drowns out a ton of low-end rumble and chatter. We were surprised by how effective it is for commuting or a noisy office. The sound quality is solid for the price, with a bass-forward profile that's great for gaming and movies, scoring an 82nd percentile there. The weak spot? Battery life with ANC on. At 10 hours per bud and 40 total, it's in the 16th percentile, so you'll be charging the case more often than pricier competitors.

Performance Percentiles

Anc 99.7
Mic 87.8
Build 81.4
Sound 87.6
Battery 97.8
Comfort 93.2
Connectivity 94.1
Social Proof 99.6

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong anc (100th percentile) 100th
  • Strong social proof (100th percentile) 100th
  • Strong battery (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th

Cons

The Word on the Street

4.3/5 (44074 reviews)
👍 Multiple buyers are shocked that earbuds this cheap can cancel noise this effectively.
👍 A common theme is how comfortable and secure the fit is, even for all-day wear.
🤔 People love the value, but some note the battery life doesn't quite live up to the '60-hour' marketing when ANC is on.

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor True Wireless
Wearing Style Bud
Ear Tips s
Weight 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs

Audio

Driver Type Dynamic
Driver Size 10
Freq Max 20000
Impedance 32
Sensitivity 100
Codecs TOZO NC9 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.3 Ear Buds, 6 Mic ENC, IPX8 Waterproof, 60H Playtime, App EQ

Noise Control

ANC Yes
ANC Type Hybrid
Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.3
Wired Connector Bluetooth
Range 15

Earbud Battery

Battery Life 10
Charge Time 1.5
Fast Charging Yes
Charging USB-C

Case Battery

Case Battery 40
Case Charging USB-C

Microphone

Microphone Yes
NC Mic Yes

Features

Touch Controls Yes
App iOS, Android
Water Resistance Water-Resistant

Value & Pricing

At $30, this is an absolute steal. You're getting 90% of the core ANC experience of a $200 pair for a fraction of the cost. The value proposition is almost too good to be true.

Price History

$25 $30 $35 $40 $45 Mar 13Mar 30Apr 7Apr 20 $37

vs Competition

The obvious comparison is the Nothing Ear (a), which costs a bit more but offers a more balanced sound and better battery life, though its ANC isn't as strong. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is another strong budget contender with better battery, but again, the TOZO's ANC is its secret weapon. If ANC is your top priority and your wallet is feeling shy, the NC9 wins. If you need all-day battery or a more refined sound profile, spend a little more.

Spec TOZO Hybrid ANC Earbuds Wireless OrigX Acoustic 2.0 & Bass+ Boosts Soundcore Liberty Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 True Wireless JBL Tune JBL - Tune Buds 2 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Sony Sony - WFC510 Truly Wireless Earbuds - White Nothing Ear Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds, 45dB Hybrid Sennheiser Sennheiser CX Plus Noise-Canceling True Wireless
Form Factor True Wireless In-Ear in-ear In-Ear In-Ear In-Ear
Driver Type Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation true true true false true true
Bluetooth Version 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.2
Battery Life Hours 10 8 10 11 42.5 8
Case Battery Hours 40 24 30 11 42.5 16
Water Resistance Water-Resistant IP55 Water-Resistant Water-Resistant Waterproof IPX4
Multipoint - true true true - -
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
TOZO Hybrid ANC Earbuds Wireless OrigX Acoustic 2.0 & Bass+ Boosts 99.787.881.487.697.893.294.199.6
Soundcore Liberty by Anker 5 True Wireless Noise-Canceling Compare 98.798.995.995.493.893.298.599.6
JBL Tune Tune Buds 2 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds 2025 Compare 96.195.381.493.891.193.295.893
Sony WF-C510 True Wireless Compare 706481.489.790.269.299.493
Nothing Ear Wireless Compare 99.987.881.491.499.969.290.373.3
Sennheiser CX Plus Noise-Canceling True Wireless In-Ear Compare 82.695.391.299.389.893.285.630.5

Common Questions

Q: Is the noise cancelling really that good?

Yes. It's legit. For blocking out constant noise like plane engines, office AC, or traffic, it performs way above its price tag.

Q: How's the call quality?

Surprisingly clear. The six-mic setup with ENC does a great job isolating your voice, even in moderately noisy places like a windy street.

Q: Are they good for working out?

Absolutely. The IPX8 rating means they can handle sweat and rain, and the fit is secure enough for most workouts.

Who Should Skip This

If you're a battery life fanatic who hates charging and needs 8+ hours of ANC playback from the buds alone, this isn't it. Go get a pair of Sony XM5s instead (and prepare to pay for it). Also, skip if you're a true audiophile chasing perfect soundstage; these are fun and bassy, not reference-grade.

Verdict

We're recommending these, full stop. For anyone who wants serious noise cancellation without a serious investment, the TOZO NC9 is the easy choice. Just be ready to charge the case every few days if you use ANC heavily.