TOZO NC9 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds: A Full Review

I lose earbuds constantly, which means I refuse to spend Apple or Sony money on things that will inevitably end up left on a subway seat. That habit led me to the TOZO NC9. At around forty dollars, I wasn't expecting much beyond basic audio playback, but these actually punch way above their weight class. The active noise cancellation claims a 45dB reduction, and while I wouldn't put it head-to-head with premium models, it easily drowns out the low hum of an airplane cabin or a loud AC unit. The bass is heavy right out of the box—almost too heavy—but you can tweak it using the companion app's equalizer settings to get a much more balanced sound profile. People always ask me for recommendations, and I usually point to these as the best under 100 wireless earbuds if you care primarily about battery and noise isolation. You get about 60 hours of total playtime with the charging case, which has a handy LED display so you aren't guessing how much juice is left. The IPX8 waterproofing is a nice touch too; I've worn them through heavy rain and sweaty workouts without a single issue. They do fit a bit deep in the ear canal, which takes some getting used to, but the box includes six different ear tip sizes so finding a secure seal is pretty straightforward.