Sony EX Series MDREX14AP
TOZO Crystal Pods
What Buyers Say
Sony EX Series MDREX14AP
These Sony budget earbuds are praised for their decent sound quality, comfort, and affordability. Users highlight that they are lightweight, comfortable for extended wear, and offer good value for under $20. However, the bass is somewhat lacking compared to higher frequencies, and the cord is described as flimsy. Overall, they are recommended as a reliable, inexpensive option for casual listening.
Pros
- Decent sound quality
- Very comfortable for long wear
- Lightweight design
- Great value for under $20
- Includes multiple ear tip sizes
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Flimsy cord
- Volume control doesn't work
- Muffled call quality for some
- Left/right labels hard to read
TOZO Crystal Pods
The TOZO Crystal Pods and NC20 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life at an affordable price point. Users highlight the effective active noise cancellation, customizable EQ via the TOZO app, and reliable call quality with multiple microphones. A few minor criticisms include the app's limitations during calls, occasional fit issues for small ears, and the lack of a battery indicator on some models, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- App limitations during calls
- Fit issues for small ears
- No battery indicator on some models
- Touch controls prone to accidental touches
- Microphone quality could be better for price
Scores
Specifications
| Sony EX Series MDREX14AP | TOZO Crystal Pods | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | Medium |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Stereo, Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10-minute charge gives 2+ hours of play |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 35 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Other |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Key app | TOZO App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Sony EX Series MDREX14AP
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
TOZO Crystal Pods
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.