TOZO - NC2 Pro

I have Tozos mine suck as far as ANC and the app is buggy as heck meaning I can never adjust the sound settings because it won’t connect. Finallly you have to have both earbuds in your ears to adjust the sound picture which sucks because I often only wear one bud on transparency mode at work

I just checked the prices on those and trust me, I’ve been buying Bluetooth since the single QCY mini 2 that had micro usb on the buds. Fun fact: I remember wanting wireless earbuds so bad in 2014, I got 2 of’em, paired each of them individually to my 2014 MacBook Air and BOOMM! I basically had what Apple did years later with the AirPods. After those I got the QCY T1, T2, T3…until the AirPods got released. Then I switched to apple! And if there’s 1 thing I learn, it is, nothing under $70 is worth it unless it’s temporary. Like a few month ago I lost the right side of my AirPods Pro and since I wasn’t interested one their 2ndneed time to thoroughly research replacements, I got the TOZO anc earbuds for $30 in the meantime. However they were so bad, I quickly got the Nothing ear 2024 for over $100 and I dont miss my AirPods Pro no mo’!

Tozo absolutely has been doing insane things with 2024 releases. The Hybrid Active and Crystal are great - both have noise cancelling but I'd say the hybrid active sounds the best. I have the E2s for casual/gym sessions as well.

Quick answer: Tozo’s new hybrid noise-cancelling earbuds are $40 AUD. Cheap enough that losing them won’t ruin your day, waterproof enough not to stress about rain or sweat, and they hold enough charge to get you through a decent stretch. The ANC and pass-through are fine, and the bright red colour makes them easier to spot when they vanish into the depths of your bag. They also come with a bunch of eartip options. If battery life is your nemesis, the Moondrop CHU wired earbuds are a great pick. Excellent sound, barely touch your phone battery, and you can kill Bluetooth completely to save even more juice. Plenty of trail runners and hikers I know are switching to bone conduction so they can hear what’s going on around them. Personally, not a fan, but I get the appeal so something to be said for knowing when a mountain biker is about to mow you down.