TOZO Crystal Pods
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
What Buyers Say
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
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
The Sony MDR-EX15LP earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality and value for the low price, but a significant number report durability issues, with earbuds failing within weeks or months. Some also complain about random Siri activation and lack of volume controls.
Pros
- Great sound quality for price
- Good bass response
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise isolation
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Frequent breakage within months
- Random Siri activation
- No volume controls
- Cable noise and fragility
- Inconsistent quality control
Scores
Specifications
| TOZO Crystal Pods | Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In-Ear |
| Ear Tips | Medium | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony MDR-EX15LP In-Ear Headphones, 9mm Drivers, Violet |
| 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 | 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 | TOZO App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 37 specs.