TOZO NC20 is my leading choice among earbuds similar to galaxy buds live for exercise, thanks to its IPX8 rating, adaptive ANC, and wireless design.
Yeabomy is the runner-up if you prefer a wired connection and want to avoid charging between workouts.
• TOZO NC20 — best for feature-rich wireless workouts; pick this if you want IPX8 water protection, adaptive ANC, and a smart-screen case.
• TOZO NC20 — best for the same workout features in a different finish; pick this if titanium gold suits your preference.
• Yeabomy Gaming Earbuds 4 — best for wired listening and gaming; pick this if you want a 3.5 mm connection and a choice of silicone tip sizes.
• Yeabomy Gaming Earbuds — best for a simple wired setup; pick this if you want a 10 mm driver, ear hook shape, and passive noise isolation.
This TOZO model is an in-ear wireless earbud set with adaptive active noise cancellation, a 12 mm driver, and a charging case with a touchscreen display. It suits someone who wants one pair for exercise, commuting, and calls, rather than a basic workout-only earbud. The listed IPX8 rating gives it a clear advantage for sweat-prone sessions and rainy commutes.
The useful distinction here is that the case does more than recharge the earbuds. Its screen supports playback, volume, ANC mode, and other controls, while the earbuds’ wearing detection can pause audio when you remove them and resume when you put them back. That can make quick interruptions less fiddly. The set also supports wireless charging and USB-C charging.
For longer listening, the listed battery figures are up to 8.5 hours with ANC off and LDAC enabled, or up to seven hours with ANC on and LDAC enabled. The case is listed for up to 50 hours total with ANC off or 40 hours with ANC on. Those are maximum figures, so actual use will depend on settings. LDAC support is specified for Android 8.0 and later, making that audio feature more relevant to compatible Android users.
The main trade-off is the in-ear, stick-style fit: it is not an open-ear alternative to the Galaxy Buds Live design. ANC and a sealed fit can be helpful when you want to focus on a playlist, but they are not the right setup if you want to hear more of your surroundings during a run. In my opinion, this is the strongest all-round pick here for exercise when water protection and wireless convenience matter more than an open fit.
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This is the titanium-gold finish of the same TOZO NC20 model, with the same core feature set as the pink version: wireless in-ear listening, adaptive ANC, a 12 mm driver, IPX8 water protection, and a screen-equipped charging case. The color is the meaningful difference between these two entries, not a change in their workout features.
The case’s controls may appeal if you like adjusting playback or noise cancellation without opening a phone app. Wearing detection also addresses a small but familiar annoyance: taking an earbud out to talk does not have to mean manually restarting the track afterward. For someone moving between a workout and other daily listening, those convenience details may count as much as the audio specifications.
Battery life is listed at up to 8.5 hours per charge with ANC off and LDAC on, dropping to up to seven hours with both ANC and LDAC enabled. The case’s stated combined listening time is up to 50 hours with ANC off or 40 hours with ANC on. Calls are handled by a six-microphone system with AI noise reduction, and the product description says it is designed to reduce wind and crowd noise. That is a useful feature on paper for outdoor calls, though it does not make the earbuds open-ear headphones.
The same caveat applies to fit: these are in-ear earbuds, not ear-clip headphones, and no open-ear design is specified. I would choose this version for the exact same reasons as the pink one, with the finish deciding between them. If your priority is comfortable open ear headphones for exercise, neither TOZO option is a direct match for that wearing style.
Yeabomy’s four-color version is a wired in-ear monitor set with a 3.5 mm plug, a 120 cm cable, and a 10 mm dynamic driver. Its main appeal is straightforward: it needs no wireless pairing and does not rely on a battery. For a workout or gaming setup with a compatible headphone jack, that simplicity can be welcome.
The cable connection also makes it a practical option for mobile gaming when the device has a 3.5 mm jack or an appropriate connection path. The product information describes the wired connection as avoiding audio lag, while the L-shaped plug is intended to reduce strain where the cable meets the device. Three pairs of silicone tips in S, M, and L are listed, giving you a way to choose a fit that suits your ear canals.
Its sound isolation comes from the in-ear fit, rather than electronic active noise cancellation. The product description says the design blocks much of the surrounding sound, but that is not the same as adaptive ANC, and the sheet does not list a water-resistance rating. I would not assume it is protected from sweat just because it can be worn during exercise.
The limitation is the cable. It can snag or move around during activities where a wireless set would stay out of the way, and the listed information does not specify a microphone feature for calls. In my opinion, this is a sensible pick for stationary workouts, gaming, or listening when you value a wired connection over freedom of movement. It is less compelling for running or heavy sweating.
This black Yeabomy model is another wired in-ear option, using a 3.5 mm plug and a 10 mm dynamic driver. Its listed design includes an ear hook shape, which may help keep the earpieces positioned during movement. It also uses passive noise isolation, so the seal and fit—not an ANC system—are what separate the listener from surrounding sound.
The 120 cm cable and L-shaped plug are practical details for connecting to compatible devices. The source information also lists three silicone tip sizes, S, M, and L. A choice of tip size can help you find a more secure in-ear seal, although fit is personal and the specifications cannot tell you how any particular ear will respond.
Like the four-color model, this set is wired, so it does not need charging or Bluetooth pairing. That can be useful for gaming or for a workout where your device can stay close by. The trade-off is that a cable is less convenient for movements such as running, and there is no water-resistance rating listed. I would not treat the ear hook as proof of sweat protection.
The two Yeabomy options have overlapping core specifications, so I would choose this version if you prefer the black finish and the listed hook-shaped design. It remains an in-ear, passively isolating product—not an open-ear earbud. For exercise, the cable and lack of a stated water rating are the main reasons I would put it behind the TOZO models.
We compared the published design, connection, battery, water-protection, audio, and control features for each option.
The order reflects my independent editorial judgment about their fit for exercise and everyday listening; no brand paid for placement.
Both TOZO NC20 entries are wireless Bluetooth earbuds. The two Yeabomy models use a wired 3.5 mm connection.
No open-ear design is specified for these four products. Both TOZO models and both Yeabomy models are described as in-ear options.
The TOZO NC20 models list an IPX8 rating and describe protection against water exposure during workouts. The Yeabomy sheets do not list a water-resistance rating, so I would not assume sweat protection for those models.
For exercise, I recommend the TOZO NC20 if you want wireless use, an IPX8 rating, and adaptive ANC. If avoiding a battery matters more, a Yeabomy wired set may fit—but account for its cable and the absence of a listed water rating.
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