Today we are diving into another Tozo true wireless earbuds. Tozo NC9 updated version known as Tozo NC9 2022. They came into the market in 2020. Tozo NC9 2020 was the original version of NC9. Then came Tozo NC9 2022 with some upgradation like 5.3 Bluetooth, and wireless charging, which was missing in its first version.
We reviewed five tozo TWS, and this is going to be the 6th tozo TWS review. Every time I try them, I feel good. Because I am the person who loves value for the money kind of products. Our latest review of Tozo TWS which is Tozo t9 reveals why you should think about this brand.
They aren't perfect but they never disappoint you completely. You always get more than you pay when you choose tozo. But, is the same story continues with Tozo NC9? How good they are than their old version? could they compete and win the battle with its rivals which also costs less than $40? Let's review Tozo NC9 2022.
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Sound
Build
Battery
Value
Whatβs in the box?
- TOZO NC9 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds
- Wireless Charging Case
- 6 pairs of Ear tips (XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL)
- USB-C Charging Cable
- Quick Guide & User Manual
Who should get Tozo NC9 ?
- If you want a good listening experience but don't want to empty your pocket
- If call quality isn't your priority
- If you are searching for decent true wireless earbuds for a workout for under $40, Tozo NC9 is worth a try
Bottom Line:
I said everything that I feel about Tozo NC9 2022. They are good for casual listeners and bass lovers. They are loud enough. I didn't face any issues with the connectivity. for the low frequency, they cancel the noise well. Tozo gives you multiple color choices with NC9. These are good points. But they didn't feel durable. Build quality isn't something extraordinary. Call quality is the weakest department of tozo NC9. But overall, I would say they are almost valued for the money. I said almost!
I would give an overall rating of 7.5 out of 10. When I compared Tozo NC9 with other true wireless with the same price tag, I felt Tozo slightly overpowered others.
TOZO NC9 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds
How is the Design and Build Quality of Tozo NC9?
When I saw the tozo nc9 for the first time, it reminded me of another pair of true wireless headphones tozo t 12. Tozo t12 looks much similar to the tozo nc9. It comes with the ipx6 water-resistant body that can withstand the splash of water and sweat.
It means they are the perfect companion for workouts. Though it does not have ear wings, they don't fall from your ear while you work out. NC9 has responsive touch controls. The left earbud can play and pause the music with a single tap. You can also hold and reject the call with the left earbud.
You can activate the voice assistant with a triple tap on the right earbud. I feel they are a little bit bigger. A person with a small ear canal may find it a bit difficult to fit. NC9 comes with six pairs of ear tips which are very convenient for users.
Once you choose your perfect fit, it gives you the perfect seal against outside noises. Many times I have seen that tozo don't give too many colour options. You have to either choose black or white but this time with the nc9, you have multiple colour options.
You can choose between black, dark brown, dark red, royal blue, matte black, khaki, and matte white. If you ask me about the build quality of nc9 I would say it's not a durable true wireless earbud.
It doesn't look premium and we should not expect the premium look with the $40 earbuds. Now let's move on to the charging case. Case is compact and can easily keep in your pocket.
It has three LED indicators that show you the charging status of the case. the older version of the nc9 didn't have wireless charging but with the updated version of the nc9, you get the wireless charging case.
Tozo NC9 is comfortable. And, I found them very easy to insert and take them out from the ear canal. Except for average build quality and ordinary look, I found nc9 is ok considering the price. Just don't expect them to look premium. I would give 7.5 out of 10 for the design and build quality.
How is the Sound Performance of Tozo NC9?
While talking about sound performance, I would say they are just ok for casual listeners. Tozo claimed that NC9 has two times larger driver area than normal TWS and it's true in the case of bass performance.
The bass is punchy and powerful. You can enjoy a workout with bass-heavy music. Mids are also well but not balanced. I found too heavy bass and high treble sometimes they eat vocals.
The vocals aren't clear when the volume is high. I don't say it's for audiophiles but overall sound quality is good for the given price. I would say 7.5-8 out of 10 for the sound quality of Tozo NC9.
How is the noise canceling of Tozo NC9?
Tozo NC9 cancels the low-frequency noise well. Choosing the perfect size ear tips provides good sealing and enhances noise cancellation performance. 3-layer noise reduction technology does the job well.
But NC9 can't cancel the high frequency noise completely. Tozo NC9 can't beat some of the premium ANC true wireless earbuds like Sony and Airpods. but it delivers the value for the money ANC performance.
I shouldn't forget to tell you that you can also switch the NC9 to the transparency mode when you are walking or jogging on a street or wherever you need to connect to the outside world.
Call quality
I wouldn't like to recommend tozo NC9 if call quality is your prime need. I didn't like the microphone quality. a person opposite to me wasn't happy with my voice. for the given price, I don't expect NC9 to be perfect in all departments. It is ok if you don't use them for frequent calling but for a professional or office use, NC9 isn't suitable.
How is the Connectivity of Tozo NC9?
The Basic version of NC9 is called NC9 2020, had a 5.0 Bluetooth version which wasn't bad but the updated version Tozo NC9 2022 is far superior to its basic version when we discuss connectivity.
The new NC9 has a 5.3 Bluetooth version. After using these pairs for a few weeks, I can say that NC9 has stable and stronger connectivity with minor lag when I watched videos. For gaming, they are ok but not good. If you need to switch between two devices like PC and mobile frequently Tozo NC9 isn't for you because it doesn't have a multi device connectivity feature.
One step pairing does the job fine. Just take the buds out of the case and they will connect automatically within a second. Overall, I didn't find any issue with the connectivity.
How is the Charging and Battery performance of Tozo NC9?
All tozo tws I reviewed had impressive battery life. NC9 also belongs to the same category. Makers claimed to have 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. Without ANC it can last up to 10.5 hours with over 80% of the full volume.
With the ANC Tozo claimed that it can survive up to 7 hours and our tests support that claim. With the ANC it gives 6-6.5 hrs of battery life which is quite impressive. Even many premium buds can't reach this level. Tozo NC9 also supports wireless charging which is an icing on the cake. With the charging case, NC9 can last up to 27 hours.
