Limited-time deal: These $32 headphones rival Sony and Bose, fans say
Why is this a good deal? 💰
Those Sony headphones we mentioned? Some of them go for nearly $400. These Tozos are less than a tenth of that price. (Even Sony's most affordable option — the WH-CH520s — are $57.) At 36% off, Tozo HT2s are the lowest price we've seen them and, quite frankly, a no-brainer. They're also available in seven colors (though prices vary by color).
Why do I need these? 🤔
Let's start with the battery life. These cans get 60 hours of playback time on a single charge, which is absolutely bonkers. That's more than 700 songs or nearly 10 NYC-to-LA flights. The battery life drops a bit when you do have ANC (active noise cancelling) on, but you're still looking at about 40 hours of crisp, clear audio excellence.
Don't worry, though. Even if they do manage to run out of juice, you can connect them through a wired connection to continue listening without missing a (literal) beat. The 40-millimeter drivers produce fantastic sound, including crisp high notes and clear bass. The ear cups are made of soft leather and automatically adjust to the wearer's head.
The Tozo app lets you tweak the settings for different types of music. When it's time to stop listening, these fold up for easy storage and transport.
What reviewers say 💬
These headphones have over 7,000 happy fans who vouch for their quality.
Pros 👍
"These were purchased to replace a pair of Sony CH520s that got paint all over them. I think these Tozo headphones are better in every regard," one fan said. "They are comfortable (I wear glasses). The ear cups are ergonomic; each side has a range of pivot at the headpiece; the headpiece is adjustable (fits my weird head); the crown of the headpiece has nice padding. ... They sound amazing. The bass is deep without any adjustments. The sound is clearly better than the Sony."
Another reviewer also wrote that the sound is on par with higher-end models. "I lost a pair of Bose over-the-ear headphones (yes, that was a painful $375 loss). I wanted to buy another set, but not at $375. Then I read about the quality and reliability of this brand, Tozo! What a wonderful surprise. The quality is comparable to my previous set."
And one parent echoed that, "I originally bought these for my son but would not mind these for myself. These expensive-looking headphones deliver similar quality sound compared to some big-name brands."
Cons 👎
Just because they can be used wired doesn't mean there are no strings attached ... so to speak. "One downside I found was the wired connection does not allow for noise cancelling. So if you are connected to something like a laptop that doesn't have Bluetooth, they will then work like regular headsets. So you may want a Bluetooth adapter in that case," shared one shopper. (If you need one, we recommend the TP-Link Bluetooth Adapter.)
Another fan offered an audio-related gripe: "My only complaint is the beeping sound the headphones make when they have a low charge. I wished the sound could have been a little bit less sharp."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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