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My favorite most recent 4. OnePlus Buds 4, Tozo NC20, Earfun Air pro 4 plus, CMF Buds Pro 2. If you go to YouTube and look for @pickyaudio Picky Audio he has a spreadsheet to sort the order of what are the most important factors to you. I trust his opinion. I still also enjoy the Technics, Bose and Sennheiser flagship models.
I would agree about the OnePlus Buds 4 being better than the CMF Buds Pro 2. Better sound and features. Better EQ, etc . The CMF has a nice volume button, good sound too
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2025) are the best Bose pick — smaller, still excellent ANC 80% (less than the ultra 90% reduction vs 83-87% Sony XM5) and highly adjustable fit. I really like the fit and noise cancelation but I think one problem is they turn off when you lay down. The QC Ultra might be a bit better fit for you, all ears are different. The regular newer 2025 QC will wireless charge.The one thing to note is that enabling ANC will reduce the battery life below the 9-hour figure, so real-world usage with ANC on will likely be in the 7–8 hour range. Also it has a different app the QCE. Tozo Nc20 are comfortable, not nearly as good ANC. Good battery life and sound. Also the same with ANC for the EarFun Air Pro 4 plus and oneplus 4. Comfortable 3 with decent sound, settings and features.
Aussie her Just purchased the Tozo NC20 pro. Pretty good for the price
I personally enjoy the quality of the Tozo NC 20 Pro in terms of budget. They're under $100 and the sound is crisp.
Sorry I meant the NC20. Also what?? I use the TOZO app sometimes and there’s a guest mode where it still saves all your EQ stuff.
For price and function and sound quality I would really recommend the Tozo NC20. Great sound quality, reasonable ANC (better than the Soundpeats H3 and in par with OP Buds 4), good transparency mode. I've got the OP Buds 5 and Soundpeats H3 and I have to say the sound separation and clarity of the NC20s exceptional. I don't use the others at all now with the NC20.
I really like the Tozo NC20 (Pro). Best value for money and really good sound.
Tozo NC20 have a good battery
I love my SoundCore A40, but the Tozo NC20 stay in my ear better than any ear bud I have used. Battery is great too.
The Tozo nc9 are better than the A40. The ANC is about the same, sound is a touch better, and battery life is a little better. I haven't slept with the A40 but the NC9 stays in all night. You might try the NC20, they are a tad smaller and better in every way except they are 20 bucks more
I just returned my Anker liberty 4 nc, tozo nc20 pro, and Bose QC ultra gen 2, keeping my Earfun 4+, it's just got so much price to performance ratio, $80 gets me 85% of what the Bose have, which has the best ANC of any headphones I tested so far. The Earfun just isn't too far behind if you keep on updating it and use the right settings, plus the thunderous bass is always a plus when doing an intense workout, I meant the bass is ridiculous for that pair of earbuds.
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