TOZO Open Buds

£50

I’ve long been a big fan of wireless earbud-style headphones for their convenience, reliable connectivity and hands-free use – especially for calls. However, as new open-ear designs have entered the market in recent years, they’ve quickly become a favourite style for me, as they help me stay aware of the world around me, whilst, still getting to enjoy my favourite music and podcasts during the day. The TOZO OpenBuds have built on the design of the previous OpenReal model and deliver a sleeker and more minimalist open-ear design earbud option where comfort, adjustability and high-performance sound stand out.

The TOZO OpenBuds come in a sleek black case, which is minimalist in design but has a secure closure - ideal for throwing in your bag to take your earbuds with you on the go. Inside the charging case, which holds up to 42 hours of battery life, are the two black OpenBuds. The OpenBuds feature an innovative open ear design, however, unlike many of the market, they have a unique dual-axis design which means that once you clip the buds over your ears you can adjust the earbuds both horizontally and vertically providing both a comfortable and personalised fit. I liked that I could adjust the headphones to the specific shape of my ears, as sometimes the open-ear design can sit a little weird if they’re very fixed in place. Once you have the best fit for your ears, they feel super comfortable and even for long listening sessions they don’t cause any pressure which could become uncomfortable after many hours of wear.

For the price, the TOZO OpenBuds are pretty good in terms of sound quality. The earbuds feature TOZO’s ORIGX 2.0 Acoustic Technology which delivers a great stereo sound listening experience supported by the earbuds’ 14.2mm dynamic drivers. The sound was high quality, and across both music and podcasts, they really performed well with a solid sound and strong base. However, should you want to adjust the sound a little depending on your personal audio tastes, you can easily adjust the EQ of the earbuds via the TOZO App. The App is super easy to navigate and allows you to have a little more control and personalisation over your listening experience. For me, the sound without adjusting was perfectly fine, and the price makes them a great more budget-friendly option. Whilst, at £50 they aren’t going to match up to some of the more luxury price point open-ear buds on the market, for what they do and how much you pay I was impressed.

One of my favourite aspects of the OpenBuds is the open ear design as it means that you can use the earbuds whilst still remaining aware of your surroundings. I walk to work most mornings and like to listen to music but always want to remain aware of traffic and people for safety. I love that with the OpenBuds, I can listen to my favourite tracks, whilst still feeling safe and aware of potential hazards. Even in loud environments with lots of traffic, the sound was still super clear, and this is something TOZO have taken into consideration when using the earbuds for calls. For calls, the Open Buds have a built-in noise cancellation setting which helps to deliver clear call and voice quality for both ends of the call. This makes the earbuds perfect for taking calls on the go, ensuring that you can always hear the person on the other end of the call, and they can hear you!

Overall, I like the design and look of the TOZO OpenBuds. I like the adjustability of the earpieces to get a comfortable fit for long listening sessions, and with the over-ear hook, they feel super secure on your ears. For the price, they’re a great option if you’re interested in an open-ear design that delivers great sound quality whilst remaining comfortable enough to wear all day. 

Pros:

• Affordable price point for the design and sound quality
• Great sound quality supported by 14.2mm drivers which can be adjusted via the TOZO app
• Great for calls on the go and staying aware of your environment even whilst listening to music

Cons:

• The charging cable is quite short, which makes charging them a little more inconvenient as they need to be placed closer to the power source to charge using the included cable