Ltinist X29

75 hours of total battery life puts the Ltinist X29 in the 97th percentile of our database, which is the main reason to buy it. ANC is surprisingly decent at 81st percentile, and IPX7 waterproofing makes it gym-ready. But comfort and build are below average, so it's a battery champ with a budget feel.

Let's talk about that battery first, because it's the star of the show. 15 hours from the buds and 75 total with the case is best-in-class territory, beating most of what we've tested. The case has an LED display showing remaining power for both buds and case, which is a nice touch at this price. Bluetooth 5.4 keeps things stable up to 15 meters, and the auto-connect when you flip the lid open is snappy.

The 14.2mm driver pushes out decent bass and clear mids, but sound quality sits at 63rd percentile, which means it's fine, not fantastic. The ENC mic does a reasonable job cutting background noise for calls, landing at 68th percentile. ANC is actually a pleasant surprise at 81st percentile, though it won't rival premium flagships. The weak spots are comfort and build, both below average. The ear-hook design helps with stability during runs, but the materials feel budget-grade.

Against the Soundcore P31i, the X29 wins on raw battery life but loses on comfort and build. The EarFun Air Pro 4+ beats it on sound quality and overall polish, though it costs more. The Anker Space A40 has better ANC and a more refined fit, but can't touch the X29's endurance. The JLab JBuds Pods ANC is a closer match on price, with similar sound but worse battery. The Baseus Bass BP1 Pro pushes more bass if that's your thing, but again, the X29's 75-hour total runtime is the number nobody else in this group matches.

Pricing is all over the map depending on where you shop. In the US, you'll find it between USD 20 and USD 30 across three listings, with Amazon offering the lowest at USD 20. That's a genuinely good deal for 75 hours of battery and decent ANC. But in Europe, the spread is wild, EUR 66 to EUR 100 across German, Spanish, and French listings. At EUR 66 it's still reasonable, but at EUR 100 you're paying nearly double the US price for the same hardware. If you're in the EU, shop around before you click buy.

The Ltinist X29's headline number is 75 hours of total battery life, which lands in the 97th percentile of our database. That's the kind of endurance that makes you forget where the charging cable even is. The earbuds themselves manage 15 hours per charge, and the 480mAh case tops them up four times before you need to find a USB-C port.

But the rest of the picture is more mixed. The 14.2mm dynamic driver and ENC mic put sound and call quality in solid, middle-of-the-pack territory, while the IPX7 waterproofing is genuinely useful for sweaty workouts. The catch is comfort and build, which sit at 29th and 34th percentile respectively. You're getting a battery monster with some rough edges.

If comfort is your top priority, look elsewhere. The X29 sits at 29th percentile for comfort, and the build quality at 34th percentile means these feel cheaper than they should. The fitness score of 38.2/100 is the weakest area despite the sporty marketing, so if you need earbuds that stay locked in during intense workouts, the ear-hook design may not be enough to overcome the mediocre fit. Audiophiles should also skip, sound quality at 63rd percentile is fine for podcasts and casual listening but won't impress anyone who cares about detail.

The Ltinist X29 is a battery-first earbud that nails endurance and waterproofing while cutting corners on comfort and build. At USD 20 on Amazon, it's an easy recommendation for anyone who hates charging their earbuds and wants something that survives sweaty workouts. The 75-hour total runtime is genuinely impressive, and the ANC is better than the price suggests. Just don't expect premium materials or a perfect fit.