TOZO NC20 Pro
Sony WF-1000XM5
What Buyers Say
TOZO NC20 Pro
The TOZO NC20 Pro earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, praised for excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and a premium feel at an accessible price. Users highlight the long battery life, convenient touchscreen case, and comfortable fit, making them ideal for travel and workouts. Minor issues include occasional unintended pauses, which some users resolved by adjusting touch settings. Overall, reviewers strongly recommend these earbuds for their value and performance.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Convenient touchscreen case
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Occasional unintended pauses
- Touch controls overly sensitive
Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, making them great for travel and workouts. However, a significant number of complaints focus on Bluetooth connectivity issues, poor ANC compared to previous models, and fit problems that cause discomfort or earbuds falling out. Battery life and case charging also draw criticism, with some users experiencing defects. Overall, while the audio performance is often lauded, reliability and fit concerns prevent a higher rating.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable app
Cons
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Poor ANC compared to previous models
- Fit problems causing discomfort
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Case battery drains quickly
Scores
Specifications
| TOZO NC20 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | six ear-tip sizes | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 12 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | 15 m★ | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 16.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3.8 | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 80 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | TOZO APP | Sony Headphone Connect App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
TOZO NC20 Pro
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 40 specs.