These earbuds give AirPods a run for their money. (Photo: Amazon)
They have noise cancelling. They have a sleek case. They pair with a single tap. And no, we're not talking about AirPods — we're talking about the Tozo NC9 Wireless Earbuds. These bite-sized speakers pack a lot of punch and have more than 13 hours' battery life on a single charge. Sound like a good deal? We think so, too. But here's the best part: right now, they're nearly 60% off, bringing them down to just $34.
The sound is so good, you'll think the person you're on the phone with is in the same room. Okay, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration. The thing is, earbuds are great for listening to music, but they're not always the best at picking up your voice — it might sound a bit garbled depending on the microphone. The Tozo NC9s do not have this problem. Each earbud features a microphone, and both mics work in sync with one another to cancel out ambient noise so that only your dulcet tones come through.
The on-device controls make it easy to navigate your way through a playlist or phone call. The controls are virtually the same on both earbuds, although one raises or decreases the volume and the other can activate a smart assistant. Either way, don't worry — they're simple and intuitive.
The buds come in five colors, but not all are priced this low. Matte black, as well as khaki and matte white are on sale.
One customer said the Tozo NC9s "punch above their weight class." Another broke their review-hermit tendencies to speak out about these. "So I rarely write reviews but I am so pleasantly surprised with this purchase, I have to let people know how awesome these little earbuds are. Background, I have been an Apple AirPod user for 5 years. I’ve lost, damaged, and replaced around 6-7 pairs over those 5 years. In the past 2 years, I’ve gone through 2 sets of the AirPod Pros. I decided not to keep putting down $200 a few times a year and looked for alternatives. I found these and am so happy."
At just $34, these are incredibly affordable. Why not take the plunge? More than 17,000 people agree: They're worth it.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.