Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
85 Overall Score
vs
TOZO HT3
TOZO
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen 980
No customer feedback yet
TOZO HT3
92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
Based on 19 reviews, the TOZO HT3 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, and exceptional value for money. Users consistently praise the long battery life, comfort for extended wear, and the useful companion app with customizable EQ. The main criticisms are minor: some find the plastic build feels slightly cheap, the ANC is good but not the absolute best on the market, and one user noted the fit can look a bit bulky.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Excellent sound quality with clear vocals and punchy bass
- Impressive noise cancellation for the price point
- Long battery life lasting several days with regular use
- Very comfortable for extended wear
Cons
- Plastic build feels slightly cheap
- ANC is good but not the best on the market
- Buttons could be improved
- Fit can look slightly bulky
- Small instruction text
Sound quality 18
Value for money 15
Noise cancellation 14
Battery life 10
Comfort 10
Build quality 6
Scores
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Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen 980 | TOZO HT3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Sponge |
| Headband | — | Silicone Protein Sponge |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 80 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 7 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | TOZO HT3 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones, 90H Playtime Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headset, Spatial Audio AI Chat with 5 Mics, Supports Dual Connection and USB-C Input, with 32 EQ Music Modes, Blue |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.25 m | — |
| Range | 12.199999809265137 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 23 hrs | 90 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10 min for 9 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Cardioid (Unidirectional) | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Other |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bang & Olufsen App | TOZO App |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
TOZO HT3
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Bang & Olufsen 9800.103score per dollar
vs
TOZO HT32.926score per dollar
TOZO HT3 offers 28.4x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Bang & Olufsen 980 wins 6 specs while TOZO HT3 wins 7.
