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.
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.
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
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
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 | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOZO Hybrid ANC Earbuds Wireless OrigX Acoustic 2.0 & Bass+ Boosts | 99.7 | 87.8 | 81.4 | 87.6 | 97.8 | 93.2 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Soundcore Liberty by Anker 5 True Wireless Noise-Canceling Compare | 98.7 | 98.9 | 95.9 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 93.2 | 98.5 | 99.6 |
| JBL Tune Tune Buds 2 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds 2025 Compare | 96.1 | 95.3 | 81.4 | 93.8 | 91.1 | 93.2 | 95.8 | 93 |
| Sony WF-C510 True Wireless Compare | 70 | 64 | 81.4 | 89.7 | 90.2 | 69.2 | 99.4 | 93 |
| Nothing Ear Wireless Compare | 99.9 | 87.8 | 81.4 | 91.4 | 99.9 | 69.2 | 90.3 | 73.3 |
| Sennheiser CX Plus Noise-Canceling True Wireless In-Ear Compare | 82.6 | 95.3 | 91.2 | 99.3 | 89.8 | 93.2 | 85.6 | 30.5 |
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.