TOZO T11141

The TOZO NC3 packs ANC, an app, and IPX8 waterproofing into a very light package for around EUR 34 to EUR 43. But sound, mic, and connectivity all rank near the bottom of our database. It's fine for workouts, rough for calls and commutes.

Battery life is middle of the pack at the 45th percentile. You get roughly 13 hours from the buds and up to 68 with the case, though real-world numbers will dip with ANC on. The 10-minute quick charge for 60 minutes of playback is handy. Sound sits at the 28th percentile, which is disappointing. The Bass+ tuning pushes low end hard but muddies the mids. ANC is also underwhelming at the 31st percentile, it takes the edge off hums but won't silence a train. Connectivity is where things get rough, landing at the 12th percentile. Expect occasional dropouts and pairing quirks. The mic is just as rough, also at the 12th percentile, so calls sound muffled and distant to the person on the other end.

Against the Nothing Buds 2, the NC3 loses on sound, build, and connectivity by a wide margin. The Soundcore P31i beats it on mic quality and connection stability while staying in a similar price range. The JLab Jbuds Pods offer a more reliable everyday experience, though with fewer features. The Anker Space A40 is the one to stretch for if ANC matters, it's in a different league. The EarFun Air Pro also outclasses the NC3 on call quality and overall polish. The TOZO wins on weight and waterproofing, but that's about it.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop. In Europe you'll see EUR 34 to EUR 43 across four listings, and the best deal is on the DE listing at EUR 34. In the US it's USD 36, and in the UK it's GBP 24. For that money you're getting a lot of features, but the execution on the basics is shaky. If you mostly care about having ANC and an app to tinker with, the price is tempting. But if you want reliable calls and stable connections, you'll feel the compromises quickly.

The TOZO NC3 is a budget true wireless earbud that throws a lot of features at the wall. ANC, ENC, an app with 32 EQ modes, IPX8 waterproofing, and a claimed 55 hours of total battery. On paper it sounds like a steal. In practice, it's a mixed bag where the spec sheet oversells the experience.

At 4.7g per bud and 41g total with the case, these things are genuinely light. The fit is comfortable and the app gives you more customization than most earbuds at this price. But the core stuff, sound quality, mic performance, and connection stability, lands near the bottom of our database. That's a problem.

Skip these if you take calls regularly, the mic is one of the worst we've seen and you'll frustrate everyone you talk to. Also skip if you need a stable connection for commuting or walking through busy areas, the 12th percentile connectivity means dropouts are likely. And if sound quality matters more than features, the muddy bass-heavy tuning will disappoint.

The TOZO NC3 is for someone who wants a featherweight pair of earbuds for workouts or casual listening and doesn't care much about calls or rock-solid connections. The IPX8 rating and light fit make it a decent gym companion. But if you take phone calls, commute on public transit, or just want earbuds that stay connected without fuss, this isn't the one. It's a feature-packed budget option that stumbles on the fundamentals.