TOZO Crystal Pods Review: Great in Terms of Design, Richness of Audio, and Battery Features

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This time we are here with an exciting review on TOZO’s Crystal Pods truly wireless earbuds, covering its specs, design, real-life experience, and more. So why wait? Let’s get started right away.

Unboxing Experience

The TOZO Crystal Pods earbuds came in a paper box covered up with plastic foil, and one can find all the key details concerning the product right on the packaging box itself, from the product image, name, model number, branding, key specs, color choices (and what color model it is), a bar code and QR code, to a few warning instructions.

Out of the box, one will be able to find a plastic tray which carries the earbuds encased in the charging case, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, and additional pairs of small-sized and large-sized earbuds tips. Behind the plastic tray, a few documentation papers can also be found, consisting of a quick guide, user manual, warning card, and a TOZO customer support/offer card. Moreover, adding an extra layer of protection, the charging case with the earbuds inside is covered with another plastic film with an 18-month warranty QR code sticker on it, which users can scan and avail.

The unboxing experience is overall good, and the brand has given proper attention to ensure that the product stays intact and safe, at the same time offering all the necessary warranty, instruction details, and accessories out of the box.

Product Design

TOZO has addressed or has teased its Crystal Pods earbuds with the tagline – ‘Multi-Color Transparent Design’, and yeah it does come in four different colors such as Black, White, Blue, and Pink, and features a transparent design (semi-transparent to be precise) for the earbuds and charging case. The one that we have with us is the Black color variant.

Speaking more about its design, it has to be said that the feel the earbuds and the charging case gives users is really great, both premium and ergonomic. However, it is still a plastic build. The charging case fits comfortably within your palm and can be well-placed inside your pockets too without any discomforts, thanks to its rounded pill-shaped design. The two earbuds also sit okay inside the earbuds and have an in-ear design. If the medium-sized earbuds don’t work, as mentioned above, there are two additional sets of earbuds tips provided, which can easily be swapped.

So the overall design is good as well, and caters well to the user’s comfort. On top, carrying it around will not be an issue, both in hand and in pockets or in a bag.

Key Specs

Now, let’s just take a look at some of its notable key specifications that one must be aware about. It equips 10mm premium acoustic drivers and supports TOZO’s OrigX Acoustics Technology and BASS+ Acoustics Technology. Furthermore, the device also comes with 38dB powerful noise cancellation, transparency mode, and low latency mode. Bluetooth connectivity of version 5.4 is also supported. 

Users will also be able to enjoy crystal clear calling experience, with the Dual-Mic AI Call Noise Reduction feature. Also, the TOZO app integration lets users access 32 preset EQs, 100+ white noise tracks, and 2000+ user-shared EQs. Users can also customize EQ as per their taste and preference too, apart from just selecting the preset EQs. Touch controls can also be changed and set as per user convenience, and OTA updates will also be rolled out via the app. TOZO has also provided a few ‘limited time free’ AI features too on the app, which includes ‘Meeting Recording’, ‘Realtim Translation’, ‘Face-to-face Trl’, and ‘AI Chat’.

It has already been pointed out that this TOZO earbuds device has an ergonomic design for a comfortable fit all day, and on top of that, it is also IPX5 dust and water resistant. 

In terms of battery life, a total of up to 35 hours of listening or playback time can be enjoyed. Additionally, the 10-minute fast charge function provides users with up to 2.5 hours of playtime, letting them have no sorts of charging worries.

In Real-Life

So let’s come to the main topic, how do TOZO’s Crystal Pods earbuds perform in real-life scenarios. While the key specs listed above promises a lot, in real life too, the device won’t disappoint its users.

Firstly about the design. The impressive transparent, or semi-transparent design to be accurate, offers a premium look and gives a boost to its users. But, the charging case is prone to fingerprints and easy scratch, and in long-time use, this may become a problem. For some reason, the earbuds don’t seem to be affected by it.

About the device connectivity, since it does not have a pairing button, taking the earbuds out of the box, one will be able to find it visible on the Bluetooth devices list on Bluetooth Settings. Additionally, there are light indicators on the earbuds too, which will blink Red and White until it gets paired. Users may also connect or pair with the device via the TOZO app as well. Once paired, it will automatically connect the next time it is taken out, and the connectivity is fairly good without any serious connectivity issues.

Regarding the listening experience, even though there were some initial pre-judgements concerning the audio quality, the richness in audio or sound is truly commendable. In order to get the best audio experience, it is advised to keep the volume at 60% or higher and not below it, and even at full volume, there is notably not a single mesh sound that will trouble users. But it should be mentioned that for users who prefer to keep the audio volume a little down, they may miss out on a few audio details and just receive a quite normal listening experience.

When it comes to calling, there were times when the mic did not function as it should, whereas at other times it really served its purpose. Not sure what appears to be the problem with this inconsistency in mic performance, and it could just be rated above average. The AI call noise reduction also seems to work properly, however, it is still not sure how perfectly it would work in a noisy crowd and users may have to find it on their own.

Battery life and charging experience, this is one area where the earbuds will never disappoint its users. With a single charge itself, a longer listening experience is guaranteed and along with the charging case, it can be extended even longer. The 10 minutes charge = 2.5 hours playtime function is also great, and it has been really helpful when one gotta run. There is a USB Type-C port given at the bottom, along with an LED light indicator at the front. When charging it lights Red, and on full charge, it turns White. 

Finally, coming to comfort and continuous use. It has already been pointed out several times about the ergonomic design and comfort it provides, and leaving these aside, the fit may come as an issue when you are working out or running/jogging. The earbuds have fallen out sometimes, and this becomes a problem when it falls outside on dirt or dust. The IPX5-rated body assures that the device is not damaged, but it still gets dirtied right? Again, there is also an important thing to note here, the earbuds tip is on the harder side. While this did not turn out to be an issue, for some users it may. For longer use, if the device perfectly fits your ear canals, users can definitely keep it on playing for a long time and this can be considered as a highlight of the earbuds.

Verdict

After going through the unboxing experience, design, key specs, and real-life use, we are here for the final verdict. Any guesses?

Yes, the TOZO Crystal Pods earbuds device is recommendable for users. While there are some issues, on a bigger picture, the earbuds are really great with an amazing and appealing design, immersive and rich music listening experience, and for the longer battery life and quicker charging feature it offers.