The TOZO NC2 are well-built truly wireless headphones. They have over 10 hours of continuous battery life and come with a case that holds roughly three extra charges. Their sound profile is slightly v-shaped, so your music has extra rumble and punch, while instruments and vocals sound present and bright. Unfortunately, they lack an EQ you can use to customize their sound. Unlike the TOZO NC9 Truly Wireless, they have a disappointing and quite ineffective active noise cancelling (ANC) feature, especially when it comes to blocking out bass-range noise like rumbling engines.
Our Verdict
The TOZO NC2 are alright for neutral sound. Their sound profile is fairly neutral but slightly v-shaped, so your music has extra rumble and punch, but sibilants like cymbals may be a bit piercing. They have decently consistent audio delivery but it may vary depending on their fit, seal, and positioning. Unfortunately, they don't work with a companion app and lack an EQ, so there's no way to adjust how they sound.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- No app support or EQ.
The TOZO NC2 are decent for commuting and traveling. Their battery life lasts for roughly 10 hours of continuous use and they come with a portable case that holds about three extra charges. They're lightweight, comfortable, and don't leak much audio, so your music shouldn't bother people around you, even if you're listening at high volumes. However, their ANC feature is disappointing, as it doesn't block any noise in the bass range, which includes sounds like the rumbling of bus and plane engines.
- Long continuous battery life.
- Portable design.
- Disappointing ANC feature.
- Mic has mediocre noise handling.
The TOZO NC2 are great for sports and fitness. Like most in-ears, they're very portable and breathable. They have good, easy-to-use touch controls, so you can skip tracks or change the volume without pausing your workout. They even have an IPX6 rating for water resistance, although we don't test it currently. While they have a decently stable fit, you may need to readjust them during more intense workouts. On the plus side, they come with six different tip sizes, so you can find the best fit for you.
- Long continuous battery life.
- Portable design.
- IPX6 rating for water resistance.
- Disappointing ANC feature.
The TOZO NC2 are okay for office use. Their battery lasts for roughly 10 hours of continuous use, which should be more than enough to get you through a workday, and they're decently comfortable. Unfortunately, their ANC has a disappointing performance and doesn't block out much noise. On the plus side, they don't leak too much audio, so you shouldn't bother your coworkers even if you're listening to music at a high volume.
- Long continuous battery life.
- Portable design.
- No app support or EQ.
- Disappointing ANC feature.
The TOZO NC2 are Bluetooth-only headphones and aren't compatible with PS4, PS5, or Xbox consoles. They can be used with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, but their latency is too high to be suitable for gaming.
The TOZO NC2 are truly wireless headphones that cannot be used wired, so they aren't suitable for wired gaming.
The TOZO NC2 are sub-par for making phone calls. Their microphone makes your voice sound muffled, and it has a mediocre noise handling performance, so if you answer your phone in a noisy environment, it may be hard for the person on the other end to hear you. Also, their ANC feature doesn't do a good job of blocking out noise, so you may have a hard time hearing the person you're talking to.
- Long continuous battery life.
- Disappointing ANC feature.
- Mic has poor recording quality.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 05, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Apr 30, 2021: We have updated the case measurements.
- Updated Mar 18, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Mar 12, 2021: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The TOZO NC2 are available in one color variant: 'Black.' You can see the label for the unit we tested here. If your headphones are different or you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions so we can update our review.
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The TOZO NC2 are well-built truly wireless headphones that have a similar look to the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless. They have a more neutral sound profile than the TOZO NC9 Truly Wireless headphones, which some users may prefer, but it's still slightly v-shaped, so mixes have extra thump and rumble while sibilants, like cymbals, are bright. Their total battery life is longer than many truly wireless headphones. Unfortunately though, although they're marketed as noise cancelling headphones, they have a disappointing ANC feature that doesn't work very well. For more options, check out our lists of the best noise cancelling headphones, the best true wireless earbuds, and the best sounding wireless earbuds.
The TOZO NC9 Truly Wireless and the TOZO NC2 Truly Wireless have different strengths, and which you may prefer depends on your needs. The NC9s have an impressive ANC feature that does a good job of blocking out noise like the rumbling bus and plane engines. On the other hand, while their ANC feature doesn't work nearly as well, the NC2s have much longer continuous battery life and a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer.
The TOZO NC7 Truly Wireless are better for most uses than the TOZO NC2 Truly Wireless. The NC7 have an impressive ANC feature, a more stable fit, and a better microphone recording quality. On the other hand, the NC2 have a longer continuous battery life, and their case holds more extra charges. They're also smaller and less bulky than the NC7, which some may prefer.
The TOZO T6 Truly Wireless and the TOZO NC2 Truly Wireless have different strengths, and which you may prefer depends on your needs. The T6 are better for commuting and office use, as they passively isolate more noise than the NC2's ANC feature and don't leak as much sound. They also have a more stable fit and a better mic recording quality. On the other hand, the NC2 have a much longer battery life and a brighter, more bass-rich sound profile, which some users may prefer.
The TOZO T12 Truly Wireless and the TOZO NC2 Truly Wireless are quite similar headphones, but the T12 are better for most uses. The T12 have a more stable fit and deliver sound more consistently. They don't have an ANC feature, but block out more noise than the NC9s, and don't leak as much audio when you're listening at high volumes. On the other hand, the NC9s have much better battery life and a more neutral, less bass-heavy sound profile, which some users may prefer.
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