TOZO TOZO NC9 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Review

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.