TOZO
TOZO OpenReal
Looks like bone conduction, isn't: the OpenReal is an air-conduction neckband, with 16.2mm dynamic drivers sitting just in front of your ears on a 29g Shokz-style band. That's actually good news for sound — no cheekbone tickle, and noticeably fuller mids than true bone conduction at this price. Sixteen hours of battery embarrasses the six-hour OpenMove it undercuts, and the TOZO app brings 32 EQ presets. Now the compromises: it charges through a proprietary magnetic cable you must not lose, there's no multipoint, and the water rating is muddled — TOZO's site claims IPX8 while the Amazon listing says IPX5, so treat it as sweat-and-rain gear, not swim gear. Leakage is higher than bone conduction since these are literally tiny speakers aimed at your ears. For fifty bucks as open-ear yard-work and running headphones, it's a quiet overachiever.
Specifications
Highlights
Pros
- ✓16-hour battery embarrasses the six-hour Shokz OpenMove
- ✓Air conduction means zero cheekbone tickle
- ✓Fuller mids than true bone conduction at $50
- ✓32 EQ presets in the TOZO app
- ✓10-minute charge adds two hours
- ✓Louder maximum volume than most open-ear rivals
Cons
- ✗Proprietary magnetic charging cable you must not lose
- ✗Water rating muddled — site says IPX8, listing IPX5
- ✗Leaks more than bone conduction — tiny speakers aimed earward
- ✗No multipoint at any price
- ✗Confusing controls and no battery-level readout
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