Over-Ear
TOZO HT1
68Good
$22
Full review dataTOZO HT1 vs Ugreen HiTune Max5c: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Ugreen HiTune Max5c comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Ugreen HiTune Max5c - Great overall at around $40.
Over-Ear
Ugreen HiTune Max5c
78Great
$40
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Ugreen HiTune Max5c leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- TOZO HT1
- Ugreen HiTune Max5c
HearWiki score
68
78
Sound
6.5
7.8
Noise cancelling
7.0
6.7
Battery
7.5
9.2
Calls
5.0
7.5
Value
8.0
9.8
Price (USD)
$22
$40
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Both shipped in 2024. The Ugreen HiTune Max5c is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec LDAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Transparency mode.
- HT12024
- HiTune Max5c2024
What differsHT1HiTune Max5c
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Top codec
- SBC
- LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
HT1HiTune Max5c
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 78
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 80 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 40 h
- 75 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 40 h
- 45 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 5 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 238 g
- 264 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- protein-leather
- -
- Model code
- -
- HP203
- Microphones
- 1
- 5
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- ENC
- -
What reviewers said
TOZO HT1
The TOZO HT1 delivers impressive value at its low price point, combining hybrid active noise cancellation, a punchy bass-forward sound, and a generous 40-hour battery life in a lightweight, portable design. While the plastic construction and somewhat bright treble keep it from feeling premium, its feature set and performance make it a solid budget pick for commuters and casual listeners.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Long 40-hour battery life
- Pro:Punchy bass response
- Con:Plastic build feels less durable
- Con:Treble can be slightly harsh
- Con:Only basic SBC Bluetooth codec support
Ugreen HiTune Max5c
The Ugreen HiTune Max5c is an affordable over-ear wireless headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode. It offers an impressive 75-hour battery life (45 with ANC on), supports LDAC for high-quality audio, and includes Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching. The foldable design and 40mm drivers make it a versatile budget option.
- Pro:Long 75-hour battery life (45 with ANC)
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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