TOZO Crystal Pods
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5P
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
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5P
These budget earbuds are praised for their surprisingly good sound quality, especially deep bass and clear highs, given the low price. Many users highlight their decent durability for daily abuse, though they are not audiophile-grade. A common complaint is the lack of a microphone, which some expected. Overall, they are seen as an excellent value for the cost.
Pros
- Surprisingly good sound quality
- Deep and rich bass
- Clear highs
- Decent durability for daily abuse
- Excellent value for the price
Cons
- No microphone included
- Not audiophile-grade sound
- Durability could be better (lasts 3-4 months)
Scores
Specifications
| TOZO Crystal Pods | JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5P | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | inner-ear |
| Ear Tips | Medium | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC |
| Surround | Stereo, Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5P
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
TOZO Crystal Pods
No current pricing available
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5P
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.
