Lenovo TWS Earbuds X9 Edition Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones

Exceeded My Expectations!

I was looking for an extra set of earbuds to use with a recent Windows laptop purchase (Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x).

I normally use Apple AirPods with my iPhone and MacBook, but I wanted a dedicated set of earbuds for the Yoga. When I noticed these were color-matched to the laptop, I thought it would be a fun addition. Given that they cost significantly less than AirPods, it seemed worth trying them out.

After a couple of months of regular use, I can honestly say they've exceeded my expectations. In terms of sound quality, comfort, and overall performance, I have no regrets. They've been terrific.

I also discovered they're not just great for Windows PCs. As I write this review, they're paired with my MacBook Pro and sound fantastic when listening to Apple Music.

Likes:

• Color match to Lenovo's Cosmic Blue laptops is spot-on

• Excellent sound quality

• Excellent noise cancellation

• Trouble-free bluetooth pairing

• Fit is super comfortable for me

• Multipoint pairing makes it easy to switch between devices

• Long battery life

• Deliver value exceeding their price

Suggestions for Improvement:

The finish on the charging case isn't quite as durable as the glossy hard plastic used on Apple AirPods. After two months of being tossed around in my backpack, the case has picked up some scuffs. It's not a functional issue, and the earbuds themselves still look new, but a more durable case finish would be a nice improvement.

Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase and would buy them again.

No volume control from the earbuds and no phone app - these are built for a laptop, not a phone

These are clearly designed to be paired with a laptop rather than a phone. Lenovo recommends them alongside their X9 laptop, and once you spend a day with them, that lineage is obvious.

Sound quality: Fine for what these are. You're not going to mistake them for Galaxy Buds Pro or a set from Sony's WF series, but those cost more than five times as much. Detail and separation are ordinary, the Dolby Atmos processing does not do much I could point to, and ANC is present but not class-leading. For casual listening and calls, they hold up.

Fit: Comfortable. Same general shape as AirPods or Galaxy Buds Pro, and they sit in my ears without pressure points over a long session. No complaints here.

Charging: Easy and uneventful. The case takes them without fuss and tops them off without any fiddling.

Button responsiveness: The touch controls respond well. Taps register when you mean them to and not when you don't, which is more than I can say for a lot of earbuds in this range. The hardware is doing its job.

Ease of use: This is where it comes apart, and it's the reason for the rating. There is no volume control from the earbuds at all. You can play and pause, reject a call, and cycle noise cancellation modes, and that is the entire list. If you're using these with a phone in your pocket, every volume change means pulling the phone out. On a laptop, where the keyboard is right there, it's a non-issue. On a phone, it's unworkable.

The second sign these were built for a laptop is the firmware. There's no companion app from Lenovo, so when mine needed an update, the path was to go to the Lenovo support page, download a Windows tool, pair the earbuds to Windows over Bluetooth, and run it. Not hard, but you need a PC to do it. Plan accordingly if you were thinking of these as phone earbuds.

Two things keep this from being a higher rating: the missing volume control, and the PC-only firmware update path with no companion app. That's why it's 3 stars.

Bottom line: decent sound and a comfortable fit at about $47 as of August 2026, but the control scheme makes these hard to live with on a phone, and that's how most people will try to use them.

Kelli

July 25, 2026

Reliable Wireless Earbuds

I use these earbuds for just about everything, including listening to music, taking phone calls, and joining virtual work meetings. Pairing them with my devices was quick and easy, and they've stayed connected without giving me any issues. The sound quality is very good with clear audio for both music and calls. The active noise cancellation also does a nice job reducing background noise, making it easier to focus whether I'm working or just enjoying music. People on the other end of my calls have been able to hear me clearly as well. I also like that Lenovo includes multiple sizes of silicone ear tips. It made it easy to find a comfortable fit that stayed secure in my ears. The charging case is compact enough to slip into a pocket or bag, and it charges using a standard USB-C cable, which is convenient since I already have those around. For my use, the battery life has been good. They recharged in the case in about an hour, and I was able to use them for approximately five hours on average, so they were ready to use again fairly quickly. Overall, these earbuds have been comfortable, easy to use, and reliable. Between the sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and compact charging case, they've been a great option for both work and everyday listening.

Sami~💯Honest Vine Voice

July 7, 2026

Solid choice for a budget-friendly pair of earbuds.

So there are a lot of positives with these earbuds, but the battery life while the ANC is on is NOT one of them. They last nearly exactly 4 hours with ANC on. I have new neighbors that are so loud, it takes them having music or a show playing, with ANC activated, plus my noise-cancelling headphones, just to be able to sleep at any time. I REEEEALLY wish I didn't get woken up by the tone of the first earbud going dead in my ear. There is NO warning sound, either. The first one will go without warning, then the second.

Now for the positives. At least when they do die, I can have them charged back to full in an hour. That IS helpful. I really like the dual connection and how easy it is to switch between devices (three taps on an earbud, I think I use the right one). The charging case is almost essential with the tiny battery capacity. I mean 40 mAh per earbud is crazy lol. I have never even heard of something having that low of a capacity.

Solely rating these on performance with the sound, I would say it's a 4 out of 5. I love them, but my daughter notices more than I do since she listens to music, and she can tell that they aren't as good as her earbuds (which cost more than twice as much).

Overall, these are really decent earbuds. There are just enough flaws though, that if you can spend more to get a bit better, you should. But on a budget, these are definitely a solid choice.

Finally, Earbuds That Just Work

I've gone through a few pairs of earbuds over the years, and one thing that always drove me crazy was having to constantly reconnect them when switching between devices. My previous pair never seemed to recognize the device I wanted to use, so I was always digging through Bluetooth settings and re-pairing them. Thankfully, I haven't had that issue with these earbuds at all. They connect quickly and reliably, which has made day-to-day use so much less frustrating.

The sound quality is excellent for listening to music, podcasts, and videos. Everything comes through clearly, and the noise cancellation does a nice job cutting down on background noise. I've also used them for Teams meetings and phone calls, and people have been able to hear me clearly even when I'm outside or in a busier environment.

They're comfortable enough to wear for a couple of hours at a time, and they stay put when I'm walking around or doing chores. The battery life has been more than enough for my needs, and I like not having to think about charging them constantly. Overall, these have been a great upgrade and easily one of the most hassle-free pairs of earbuds I've owned.

Connects to laptop quickly, some disconnection, good quality for virtual meetings

I ordered these to use with my laptop for work meetings to cancel noise around me during virtual calls. The connection was made to the laptop quickly and easily. Have been using them for a week, disconnected twice, but was easy to connect again. Music quality is good, although audiophiles might be more picky. What I really cared about was sound quality for calls and that has worked like a charm. Battery has been great also, have not needed a charge all week. Oh, I have a separate set for workouts and these would definitely fall off if I was doing strenuous movement.

imsureitsfine

June 22, 2026

A Very Standard Affair

Overall, I would say these headphones are comfortable, convenient and sound very average to me. I found the audio be somewhat hollow and lacking a big full soundstage. Now, considering the asking price, I would say that is just about what I expected.

The case is nice enough but a tad hollow feeling. It is sized reasonably well and slips in and out of pocket without issue. A cable isn't included but and standard USB-C will do the job. Pairing was easy enough and you can use one earbud or two depending on your listening needs.

Battery life was also on par with what I expected in the normal listening mode. I got about 6 hours before charging. Good enough for me. Noice cancelling wasn't quite as good as I would have liked but it doesn't deaden some environmental noise. The passthrough didn't seem to do much and I had a tough time hearing things with it enabled. Voice calls were decent and the folks on the other end could hear me clearly.

These are decent inexpensive headphones from a reputably brand. Not the most capable or refined but totally adequate for most people not demanding the best sound, ANC, or passthrough.

Lenovo branded TWS earbuds deliver

These Lenovo earbuds put out pretty good sound -- and noticeable background noise reduced when the cancellation is turned on. I've used these with different kinds of music: it picks up subtle double base lines in classical and it sounded good playing classic rock too. For me the feature that separates the good from the bad with this kind of product is recording audio quality for calls. These work well for that in my experience; no complaint so far from callers on the other side of a phone chat.

Run time is at least four or five hours hours and these buds can be charged from the battery in the case. There are several tip sizes included and the presentation of the product is top-notch.

I'm impressed.

CaligoReviews

June 15, 2026

Highly recommended...

This are good quality ear buds. The case is super portable, and both it and the buds weigh very little which makes the buds very comfortable to wear. They look nice, and are easily wiped clean of fingerprints and such with a microfiber cloth. One charge of the case lasts for several days, even with frequent use. The sound quality is great, and the noise cancellation is excellent. As for the range, I can walk completely around a 10'x12' room with little problem, but honestly, I just keep the case in my pockets so range isn't really an issue for me. Overall, they seem well made and work nicely for what I use them for so I'm very happy with these.

Tons of bass - no charging cord nicluded

This is the first budget earbuds I have tried. I have had several generations of earpods, I own the current beats pro earbud 2's, and have a variety of other high end headphones from Sennheiser, Fiio, etc.

My expectations were low, but I was shocked at the amount of bass these have. So much so that it does make audio sound a little muddy, however if you love bass and have a lwoer budget, these are great.

I initially purchased them to leave at work for private calls etc. I'm pleasantly surprised that I will be able to use them for music without it being a total bummer in comparison to the rest of the headphones I own.

NOTE: They do not come with a USB C charging cable. I have a surplus so it wasn't an issue for me, however I could see how this would be frustrating if you didn't already have one.

Made for the X9, But They Play Nice With Everything Else Too

These earbuds are marketed for the ThinkPad X9 series, but don't let that scare you off if you're carrying other gear. I paired them with my Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and my IdeaPad Slim 3i, and they connected and worked great with both. So even though the X9 integration is the headline feature, they're perfectly happy living in a mixed-device life like mine.

What I like:

The audio is excellent. This is the big one. Music sounds rich and detailed, and the Dolby Atmos tuning really does add something — there's a fullness and space to the sound that I genuinely appreciate. For everyday listening, these punch above what I expected.

Seamless switching between devices. Being able to listen to music on my phone and then hop over to my laptop without a bunch of fiddling is fantastic. The switching is smooth and just works, which makes them easy to use throughout the day.

Call quality holds up. I don't spend a ton of time in meetings, but when I do take calls, the quality has been good. Voices come through clearly and the noise cancellation does its job keeping background noise down.

Battery life matches the claims. I'm getting about what's advertised out of both the buds and the case, so no complaints there. It easily covers my daily use.

Comfortable fit with options. They're light enough that I forget I'm wearing them, and I appreciate that they include multiple sizes of ear tips so I could dial in a secure, comfortable fit.

Minimal packaging. Small thing, but I like that they didn't drown the product in wasteful packaging. Nice to see.

Bottom line: Great-sounding earbuds with excellent Dolby Atmos audio, solid call quality, dependable battery life, and seamless device switching that worked flawlessly across my phone and laptop — not just the X9 they're designed for. The comfortable fit, extra ear tips, and minimal packaging are the cherry on top. Easy 5 stars and an easy recommendation.

Sweettea

March 22, 2025

Lenovo Yoga Teal Earbuds

These Lenova earbuds are lightweight and easily connect to my iphone, ipad and Mac. These are a perfect back up to my airpods and they stay charged for significantly longer. The sound quality is good, however the noise cancellation is decent but not perfect.

Not bad for PC use, not recommended for music

I gave these a good run through and have some thoughts. I'll start with the negatives. First, these do not sound great for music. It doesn't matter how I've EQ'ed them, I could never get the bass to a level I liked. These are mainly heavy on the highs with a lack of detail in the mids. Their sound signature, even after EQ'ing, works well for calls but didn't sound great with music or music-heavy movies. Second, Lenovo doesn't make an app for Android, iOS, macOS, or anything other than Windows. You must download Lenovo's Windows app to update their firmware, adjust settings, and EQ them. Third, their touch controls are limited. There’s a glossy strip on the earbuds that seem like they’d be great for volume controls, but they only have basic tap controls that are wonky. Fourth, Atmos sounds terrible. Like every other company that tries to upscale stereo audio to faux surround sound, the results are awful sounding, and I left Atmos off. Lastly, their ANC is on par with $40 earbuds from competing brands. It’s nice that Lenovo offers ANC, but it isn’t anything to write home about and it had issues with my space heater, something earbuds from other companies (even at $40) had no issues cancelling out.

Despite these negatives, there are a few positives that make these a solid purchase for PC use. They maintain a solid connection to my Lenovo and Dell PCs. I could stay within a 10ft radius without experiencing dropouts or skips, even when in Teams meetings. I didn’t have anyone complain about microphone quality or other issues. The microphone tech here was able to cancel out the space heater in my office along with other low office noises.

Latency was low enough I could watch training videos and other videos without having lip sync delays. My Lenovo has Bluetooth 5.3, but my work-issued Dell system has Bluetooth 5.1 and latency was still low with it. Lenovo’s app is easy to use once you get it installed, and it always connects to the earbuds without issues. The EQ was easy to adjust from a list of pre-sets or a simple band EQ you can adjust. Like I said, I could never get the bass levels I wanted or clarity in the highs, but having an EQ is better than not (I’m looking at you, Apple).

The case doesn’t have Qi charging, I wish it would, but USB C charging was quick. These earbuds were getting me about 5 hours of use with ANC on, Lenovo advertises up 7 hours without ANC enabled. Much to my surprise, these earbuds feature wear detection. It’s a simple light sensor, but it works. Take one earbud out while playing content and it will pause. You can use the earbuds independently as well.

Overall, these aren’t bad if you’re looking for a pair of inexpensive earbuds to use for Teams meetings. They aren’t great for music or movies, but they’re still serviceable. These excel with calls and meetings while providing a solid connection to Windows PCs during Teams meetings, something other earbuds have issues with. I don’t recommend these for media consumption, but they are great “business” earbuds to get work done.