TOZO T11141

The TOZO NC3 is the budget earbud that makes you wonder why anyone pays $200 for AirPods. Killer mics, real ANC, and battery for days, just pray they fit your ears.

The mic performance genuinely surprised us. Six mics with ENC puts the NC3 in the 98th percentile of our database, which is absurd for this price. Call quality in noisy environments is where these shine, and that's rare at $36. The 12mm driver with OrigX 2.0 tuning delivers solid low-end punch, but sound quality sits at the 53rd percentile, so don't expect audiophile detail. ANC is strong at the 93rd percentile, handling low-frequency rumble well. Battery is the other standout: 9.5 hours with ANC on, 13 without, and 68 hours total with the case. The 10-minute quick charge for an hour of playback is genuinely useful.

Against the Nothing Buds 2, the NC3 wins on battery and mic quality but loses on sound refinement and build. The Soundcore P31i is a closer fight, but the NC3's ANC and call quality edge it out. The EarFun Air Pro 4 has better overall sound, but you're paying more for that. If you want the best audio for the money, look at the EarFun. If you want the best all-rounder for calls and ANC, the NC3 is the pick.

At $36, this is a no-brainer. You're getting ANC, top-tier mics, and marathon battery life for less than a tank of gas. The only reason to hesitate is if you have weirdly shaped ears or you're an audio snob. For everyone else, this is the budget king.

The TOZO NC3 is one of those rare budget earbuds that punches way above its weight class. For around $36, you're getting hybrid ANC rated at -45dB, a mic setup that lands in the 98th percentile, and battery life that outlasts most flagships. The headline here is simple: this is the best value in true wireless right now if you care about calls and noise cancellation more than audio purity.

If you're an audio purist who obsesses over soundstage and detail, these aren't for you. The 53rd percentile sound quality means they're fine, not fantastic. Go grab the EarFun Air Pro 4 or stretch for the Nothing Buds 2 instead. Also, if you've had trouble with earbud fit before, the NC3's 28th percentile comfort score is a red flag worth taking seriously.

Buy these if you take a lot of calls, commute on public transit, or just want ANC without spending $150+. The NC3 isn't perfect, the fit is a gamble and the sound is fine but not thrilling, but the value proposition is undeniable. For $36, you're getting features that cost triple elsewhere.