TOZO Crystal Pods T11147

The TOZO Crystal Pods deliver best-in-class battery life and surprisingly strong ANC for around 30 bucks. Sound quality out of the box is the weak point, but the 32-band EQ in the app fixes most of it. If you want huge battery and solid noise cancelling on a budget, these are worth buying.

Battery life is the headline here. Seven hours from the buds and 70 total with the case puts these in the 96th percentile, which is basically best-in-class for budget earbuds. The 10-minute quick charge giving you two hours is a nice safety net too. ANC is rated at 38dB of reduction and lands in the 93rd percentile, which is impressive for this price. Call quality is also a standout thanks to the six-mic setup with ENC, sitting in the 92nd percentile. Connectivity is solid with Bluetooth 5.4. The weak spot is raw sound quality. The 10mm drivers are fine, but the default tuning doesn't do them any favors. You'll want to use that app EQ.

Against the Soundcore P31i, the TOZO wins on battery life and ANC depth, though Soundcore's default sound tuning is typically better out of the box. The EarFun Air Pro 4+ is a closer fight, with EarFun offering slightly better sound but at a higher price point. The Anker Space A40 is the premium option here, with better overall polish and sound, but you're paying significantly more. The Beats Powerbeats Fit is a different animal entirely, aimed at fitness users with ear hooks, and it costs way more. For pure value, the TOZO Crystal Pods undercut everyone while matching or beating them on battery and ANC.

For 30 bucks in the US, these are a steal. The EUR pricing is a bit more scattered, ranging from EUR 32 to EUR 36 across four listings, so if you're in Europe, shop around and grab the EUR 32 option when you see it. You're getting top-tier battery life, solid ANC, and great call quality for less than a tank of gas. The sound quality caveat is real, but the app EQ gives you a free fix. Compared to the Soundcore P31i or JLab JBuds Pods ANC, the TOZO Crystal Pods offer more features for similar or less money.

The TOZO Crystal Pods are a budget pair of true wireless earbuds that punch way above their price class in a few key areas. You get hybrid ANC, a wild 70-hour total battery with the case, and a transparent design that actually looks cool, not gimmicky. At around 30 bucks, that's a lot of hardware for the money.

But the sound profile is where things get interesting. Our database puts these at the 30th percentile for sound quality, which is a weak spot, yet real owners keep praising the audio. The likely explanation is the 32-band EQ in the TOZO app. Out of the box, the tuning is just okay. Spend five minutes tweaking it and you can get something genuinely enjoyable.

If you're an audiophile who wants great sound out of the box without fiddling with an EQ, look elsewhere. The default tuning is flat and uninspiring, and even with EQ tweaks, these won't satisfy critical listeners. Also skip if you have very small ears, as the fit can be problematic and there's no guarantee the included tips will work for you.

If you want maximum battery life and surprisingly good ANC without spending much, the TOZO Crystal Pods are an easy recommendation. They're perfect for commuters, students, or anyone who hates charging their earbuds every other day. Just be prepared to spend a few minutes in the app dialing in the EQ to get the sound where you want it. Once you do, these are a genuinely great daily driver.