TOZO HT2 Review – Perfect Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

So here it is, the new TOZO HT2—these are budget over-head wireless headphones with hybrid ANC. I’ve been using the TOZO HT2 for the last few days and am quite impressed with them. I can confidently say that these are the best of all the budget over-head headphones I have tried so far.

Currently, their price is around $30, which is approximately 2500 Indian Rupees. This is quite a low price for such impressive headphones. If you read the full TOZO HT2 review, you’ll realize that even in the Indian market, it’ll be hard to find a better product for double the price. Of course, I’ll add a comparison at the end.

TOZO HT2 Specification

Box Content

The TOZO HT2 comes with not only a premium feel but also premium packaging. Besides the paperwork, you get a long USB Type-C cable for charging, and it also includes a high-quality 3.5mm aux cable. So yes, apart from Bluetooth, you can use them as wired headphones as well.

Design, Build & Comfort

Design-wise, the TOZO HT2 is nothing particularly unique—it looks pretty similar to most Sony or JBL over-head headphones. However, it seems pretty premium because the overall build material is excellent. You can quickly tell that the company has paid a lot of attention to design detail. Its build, design, and comfort show that this is how daily use of headphones should be.

There are 7-8 different trending color options available. It features a matte finish on the top, perfect for daily use—it doesn’t easily catch fingerprints or dust, so it always looks clean.

They’ve used good-quality polycarbonate in its construction, which adds to its durability and makes it relatively light and comfortable for everyday use.

I’ve used it for a week, and it’s very comfortable for daily use. You can easily use it for 2-3 hours while watching a movie. Of course, the main reasons for its comfort are its lightweight build and the soft protein leather and memory foam cushions. The same material is used on the top headband as well.

So yes, the choice of materials, in terms of comfort, is perfect for these headphones.

And yes, the ear cups support swivel and tilt mechanisms, which is another reason they can offer a natural and comfortable fit for every user. The metal headband is adjustable and offers a decent length.

I had 3-4 people try them randomly, and most found them comfortable, although those with larger head sizes found them slightly less comfortable. Otherwise, carrying the TOZO HT2 for daily use is comfortable—they are lightweight, and they can fold completely.

Lastly, I have two complaints regarding the design. First, they only have an IPX2 waterproof rating, so while sweat won’t be an issue, it’s best to keep them away from rain or water; at least an IPX4 rating would have been better.

Additionally, the placement of the multifunctional buttons on the right side could be improved. There’s no issue using them, but the power button is often pressed accidentally when taking them out. Otherwise, buttons work well for volume adjustment, music control, call accept/reject, and accessing voice assistance.

ANC

It also has a dedicated button for ANC, allowing you to turn ANC on/off and toggle between the 6 ANC modes. A great feature of these headphones is the dedicated app support (TOZO App), which enables you to control ANC and its modes through the app as well.

ANC is definitely the prime feature of TOZO HT2. Most headphones in this price range don’t even come with ANC; if they do, it’s usually not very good. However, the ANC on the HT2 is quite promising. In fact, you can compare its ANC with some premium headphones.

Of course, we can’t compare it to very high-end headphones like those from Bose or Sony, but it certainly stands up well against mid-range headphones.

You will definitely enjoy using the ANC on these Tozo HT2 headphones. I say this because I’ve tried many budget headphones and earbuds with ANC, and while the ANC works, it’s often not very effective. Many times, you feel an odd pressure in your ears or hear a strange noise, which makes it less enjoyable.

However, with the Tozo HT2, I didn’t experience any of those issues. Another thing is, usually with budget headphones, turning on ANC slightly decreases the sound quality. That shouldn’t happen, but it does. Yet, with HT2, the sound experience actually improves, which is how it should be. This was a pleasant surprise because the price is lower, but there’s no compromise on quality. Once you turn ANC on and listen to music, you’ll want to keep it on all the time.

These headphones offer a total of 6 ANC modes, including transparency, adaptive, and wind reduction modes. The transparency mode is just average, but I found the adaptive and wind reduction modes to be really good. They are especially useful for the Indian environment, making the ANC very promising for the price.

Battery Life

When it comes to battery backup, the TOZO claims that these headphones offer 60 hours of playback without ANC and 40 hours with ANC. That’s what they say, but based on my testing, I used them all the time with ANC on, and I got around 27 hours of playback time.

This isn’t significantly less than the claimed time. Generally, headphones like this offer similar playback durations. Some do offer more, but this is an average time. So, the battery backup is decent. And yes, it supports Type-C fast charging, which means it gets fully charged in about 2 hours.

Connectivity

The TOZO HT2 headphones come with Bluetooth 5.3, providing a reliable and stable wireless connection. While they do not offer advanced audio codecs, you can still enjoy good sound quality with support for AAC and SBC codecs.

Microphone

The microphone on the TOZO HT2 is quite decent and comes equipped with three microphones enabled with ANC and ENC technology. I tested it during online meetings and while outdoors, and the performance was impressive. It captures clear and crisp voice quality, effectively minimizing background noise to a significant extent.

For indoor use, the microphone works very well, offering clear communication without any issues. Outdoors still perform adequately, reducing background noise considerably. Although some wind and ambient noise are still present, they don’t create any major problems.

In my opinion, the microphone is solid for day-to-day use, ensuring that you encounter no difficulties during calls or meetings. It’s reliable and efficient for everyday communication needs, providing good sound quality and noise control.

Sound Quality

Now, let’s talk about the most important part: the sound quality. Even though I’m mentioning it last, the sound quality is the biggest advantage of TOZO HT2. I tried the TOZO Golden X1 before, which is a premium TWS, so I didn’t expect the same detail and tuning in these budget headphones—but surprisingly, HT2 has the same tuning.

The HT2 has 40mm drivers and uses TOZO’s ORIGX acoustic technology. It also supports hi-res audio. However, there are no advanced codecs, so I noticed no hi-res audio impact with Bluetooth. If you want to experience hi-res audio, you’ll need to use them as wired headphones with a 3.5mm cable.

To put it simply, the sound quality is such that both audiophiles and regular users will enjoy it. It’s not too loud, even at full volume, and has a wide soundstage. I’m quite surprised at how well it maintains depth, clarity, and balance, especially for a budget headphone. While the depth in imaging isn’t very high, the overall music quality is thick and enjoyable. I was really impressed with the channel separation; it even compares well with some premium headphones.

The bass response is very good. If you’re a bass lover, you’ll really like its tuning. The sub-bass is quite boosted and punchy with good depth, adding the right amount of texture for a cinematic feel. Some might find the bass response a bit much, but don’t worry—you have options in the app for custom EQ and preset audio modes so you can easily achieve the audio output you want.

The mids offer decent clarity and detail. Mid-range instruments sound quite nice. Sometimes, lower mids might feel a bit dark, but you can easily fix that by reducing the bass in the EQ. Female vocals can occasionally sound a bit overpowering, but they are thick enough not to impact the overall music experience negatively.

The highs are clear and bright, adding good detail to the music. The treble doesn’t feel harsh anywhere and remains smooth and enjoyable even at loud volumes. Overall, the TOZO HT2 offers great sound quality, delivering a wide soundstage and a bass-rich enjoyable experience, which is quite rare for this price point.

Conclusion & Comparison

In conclusion, the TOZO HT2 is truly impressive. They offer amazing audio quality, deliver promising ANC capabilities, and even provide custom audio features. At their price point, TOZO HT2 certainly gives more than what you’d expect at their price point, which is a rare achievement.

While we shouldn’t compare them to premium headphones because it wouldn’t be fair, they stand out as a superior option within their price range. Other models like the Realme Techlife H1, JBL Tune 760, JBL Tune 510, and Boat Nirvana, which I reviewed recently, are priced higher, yet the TOZO HT2 surpasses them in terms of overall performance.

In short, if you’re looking for headphones that deliver outstanding value, the TOZO HT2 is a fantastic choice. It combines excellent sound, effective ANC, and versatility at a competitive price, making it a standout option in its category.