TOZO O2 True Open Ear Wireless Headphones Lightweight with Multi-Angle Adjustment, Bluetooth 5.3 Earbuds with Dual-Axis Design for Long-Lasting Comfort, Crystal-Clear Calls for Driving, Black

I’m coming back to update my review after having used these TOZO buds for quite some time. My husband just gifted me the new Raycon Open Earbuds which I was very excited to try considering how much I love my TOZO buds. Being a well-known name in audio, I definitely expected the Raycons to be better, as I’ve had good experiences with my Raycon Fitness Earbuds, but that was not the case with the Open Earbuds. I really felt the difference as soon as I tried them on, and this has just increased my love and appreciation of the TOZO buds.The TOZO buds produce a more satisfying sound overall at the same volume level as the Raycons. The TOZO buds also have waaaay better bass and just more depth of sound overall. I felt like I had cotton in my ears listening to one of my favorite heavy metal songs with the Raycons; music sounds so compressed and flattened with no punch or vibration (maybe some might consider that a plus?). I instantly switched to my TOZOs to listen to the same part of the song at the same volume level just to make sure I wasn’t imagining things, and the sound was noticeably soooo much better, more punchy, and with more depth. It’s like the difference between stereo and surround sound to me.I mentioned in my original review that I primarily use my open earbuds for listening to audiobooks rather than music (usually with only one bud in at a time). The Raycons sound lighter and tinnier than the TOZO buds regardless of if I’m using one or two, but both brands work decently for this purpose. I also mentioned that I had to switch to open buds out of necessity while I was healing a daith piercing. I’ve since taken the daith out and let it close and I still prefer my TOZO buds to any other types or brands of earphones.The TOZO buds over time have shown a little bit of wear such that I’ve definitely noticed one bud is not as loud or clear as it used to be, but I simply compensate for this by turning it up a little bit more. This difference is nonexistent when wearing both at once anyway. The other thing I’ve noticed is that over time, the buds fail to automatically unpair from my phone when I place them back in the capsule. I don’t know if this is because of a problem with the alignment of the sensors or if I maybe just need to give my capsule and buds a good cleaning, but sometimes I have to manually disconnect my TOZO buds using my Bluetooth settings in my phone.I was lucky enough to notice as I was coming back to update my review that the black TOZO buds are 50% off right now for $40, so I just purchased my third pair as a backup (I gifted one to my husband after falling in love with my first pair). As far as price point goes, the list price for the Raycons is about $10 cheaper than the TOZO buds at $69.99. Both frequently go on sale. As mentioned, I’ve been lucky enough to catch the TOZO buds on sale each time I’ve purchased them, getting them for around $40 each. Despite how much I love them, I would not personally pay $80 for this type of item. In the last week, I’ve seen the Raycons go on sale varying from 20-40% off and they currently cost $55.99 as I am updating this review. So if the price of either is too steep for you, just keep your eye out for sales. You can occasionally get a pretty good deal.My original review:I have a daith piercing in my right ear that gets really sore and also causes a poor fit with in-ear earbuds. For over a year, I’ve only been able to wear an AirPod in my left ear and was wishing I could listen to things with my right ear again. Enter these open Tozo earphones. These turned out to be much better than what I was expecting and are now my favorite pair of earphones ever. I was even able to use an Amazon coupon to save some money, so I got plenty of value from these for what I paid.Pairing them was super easy out of the box, and they’ve stayed effortlessly paired to my iPhone since. I actually think they’re more responsive than my AirPods, which don’t always connect when they should. The second I take these Tozo buds out of the charging case, they’re already connected and ready to stream.I can comfortably wear them on both ears, including the one with the sore daith piercing. A bonus is that they allow me to hear my surroundings, so I can avoid accidentally tuning out my toddler or any potential hazards while wearing them outside. I primarily use these for listening to audiobooks while doing chores, walking in the park, or nap trapped, etc. and typically wear only one side at a time. I find they are excellent like this and have listened for many hours at a time without the batteries dying on me. I keep the case charged and will rotate which bud I use from time to time so that they can stay charged and ready. Both buds at once or just one at a time offer great sound and clarity for both audiobooks and music. Soft/low tones in music or audiobooks/podcasts with spoken words can get lost if you are surrounded by a lot of noise. Sometimes I have to increase the volume or rewind to make out what was said in these cases, if the environment is too loud. That said, no one around me has mentioned that they can hear MY media at a noticeable or inconvenient level. As I said, I use them while lying with my napping toddler and they haven’t disturbed him yet.I also tried exercising with them today (I ran on a treadmill and jumped on a trampoline) and they didn’t budge. They’re very customizable/adjustable for the perfect, comfortable, secure fit, and as someone else mentioned, they have a bit of a ratcheting action where you can cinch them down on your ears so that they hold tight and won’t fall off. I have never had any issues with the fit or comfort unless wearing them for hours and hours which may cause some expected soreness due to pressure.I don’t use the press/touch feature much as I typically have my phone in hand, but it seems responsive enough. Tbh, I have always struggled with this kind of mechanic and haven’t mastered all of the commands, but play/pause is simple enough and the only command I’ll probably ever try to use anyway. I will say that if I really cared to learn, compared to my AirPods, these are much easier as the touch zone is much larger and clearly identified.In conclusion, these are quite brilliant little earphones and I’m grateful to have found them. They are definitely a quality of life upgrade in my day to day life.

A little background: I’ve been a fan of tozo since I tried out the a1 minis. They were my first set of wireless earbuds, and I honestly could have saved myself a lot of time and money if I just stuck with them instead of going on a journey / into the rabbit hole of trying to find a “perfect” set. While I did find some others I enjoy, the simple fact is that those A1 minis are the ONLY ones that stay in my ears. Fit has to come first for me. I currently have two sets and will continue to replace them as needed (just due to the natural battery drain over time with heavy use).On to the review for this product:I never really knew about the “open bud” concept, but as I am trying to get into a more active lifestyle, I both was looking for something that I could trust in the fit and would allow me to have more awareness of my surroundings if I’m taking some time to walk or run outdoors. I happened to come across these and because I’ve already had good experiences with tozo as well as the fact that they seemed to check all my boxes, I purchased them.The price point I believe is more than fair, especially when compared to higher price-tag models that may or may not be “better”. I’ll always appreciate the affordability of these products and the frequent discounts offered.The open ear concept again was not something I’d been familiar with, at least in the last two decades really; I was reminded of my days in school and on the bus wearing the simple headphones of the early aughts with a wrap-around design. We have (obviously) come a long way with audio technology since then. I wasn’t sure at all what to expect from this current iteration of that idea. The sound quality honestly blew me away. They seem able to maintain the generally (in my experience; I’m not an audiophile) much higher sound quality of over-ears vs wireless buds.The fit is just about as customizable as it can get, and I’d imagine most people would not struggle with fit on these. For me, as someone with small ears that cannot seem to contain regular wireless buds (aside from the a1 minis) and one ear with a shattered cartilage deformity, I’m a tricky fit. If you’re used to the plugged sensation of in-ears, it can feel a bit strange at first, but they’re so easy to adjust and get them in the right position for you. Once on and adjusted, the freedom of not having something shoved into your ear canals is awesome. I will admit when wearing them for several hours I got a bit of an ache around the ear hooks, but that’s typical for me even just wearing sunglasses for an extended period of time. I’d say they’re no more intrusive than glasses, and they’re encased in foam for more comfort.I had no issues with any sound leakage; perhaps at full volume that may happen but I never push the volume that high anyway. And again, the sound quality is fantastic imo. On par with any of my over-ears (admittedly I have not tried many of the very high-priced models, but I am more than pleased with these). That sound quality remains great while allowing you to hear what’s going on around you. Noise canceling has its place, but so does the open ear concept (oftentimes you’ll see ANC buds that have a transparency mode for this effect).The case is great if not the most “stylish” or rugged in and of itself; the buds snap in securely without having to fiddle with anything as I often do with other buds. Those magnets are strong but not so much that taking them out of the case is difficult.As far as battery life goes, I was ecstatic to see the long life advertised, and the one night I had them on all throughout / while sleeping, they still had some life left when I woke up. They may not quite reach what is stated but I’ve found that’s common for most wireless buds. 8 hours is plenty for me, and to be able to reach 10-12 if not the full 15 that was quoted is far superior to any buds I’ve owned before. But I never wore them for that long anyway, which brings me to the one issue I had, which was a bit of a static sound in the left bud that would start up when any audio was being played but would stop when the audio was paused.I reached out to customer service about this and they guided me through troubleshooting options, and when we came to the conclusion that no troubleshooting could solve the issue, I was sent another pair, no strings attached. I am eagerly awaiting their arrival. I always got a response from their customer service agents within hours, maybe within a day at max, throughout the whole process. They were easy to work with, friendly, and understanding.Overall I’d definitely recommend these. I considered docking a star due to the static issue, but customer service was so great that I don’t feel it’s necessary to do so.I’m very much looking forward to the new set they are sending me, and I know I will get a lot of use out of them.