Lenovo GXD1J77354

The Lenovo 110 Analog earbuds are absurdly comfortable for the price, landing in the top 5% of all earbuds we've tested. But the sound quality is near the bottom of our database, so they're really only good for calls and spoken audio. At around $10 USD, they're a decent backup pair, just don't expect to enjoy music on them.

The 9mm dynamic driver pushes out audio that's clear enough for calls but falls flat for music. Our sound score puts these in the 8th percentile, which means they're near the bottom of the barrel. The mic is serviceable at the 40th percentile, so your voice comes through okay on calls, but don't expect studio quality despite the marketing copy. Connectivity is middle of the pack at the 45th percentile, which makes sense for a simple 3.5mm jack. No battery to worry about since they're wired, but that also means no ANC to speak of, just passive isolation from the ear tips.

Stacked against the Nothing Buds 2 or Soundcore P31i, the Lenovo 110 gets absolutely smoked on sound and features. Those competitors offer wireless connectivity, better drivers, and actual noise cancellation. The Sony WI-C100 is also wired but sounds significantly better. Where the Lenovo wins is price and comfort. The Baseus Bass BP1 Pro and TOZO Crystal Pods are both more expensive but deliver far better audio. If you just need something that won't hurt your ears during a long conference call, the Lenovo holds its own. For anything music-related, look elsewhere.

At $10 USD, these are basically an impulse buy. You're not getting premium sound, but you're also not paying premium prices. The EUR listings show a spread from EUR 17 to EUR 35, which is a big range for the same product. If you're in Europe, shop around because the cheapest listing is nearly half the price of the most expensive one. For the money, the comfort alone makes these worth considering as a backup pair or something to toss in a bag.

The Lenovo 110 Analog In-Ear Headphones are about as basic as wired earbuds get, and that's mostly fine for ten bucks. You get a 9mm dynamic driver, an in-line mic, and a play/pause button on a 3.5mm cable. No dongles, no Bluetooth pairing, no app. Just plug them in and go.

Comfort is the surprise star here. These sit in the 95th percentile for comfort in our database, which is wild for a budget pair. The sound quality, though, lands in the 8th percentile. So you're getting earbuds that feel great and sound like a tin can.

Skip these if you care about music quality at all. The 8th percentile sound score means everything will sound thin and lifeless. Also skip if you need wireless freedom or noise cancellation, since these have neither. And if you're rough on your gear, the 34th percentile build quality means these probably won't last long in a gym bag or backpack.

Buy these if you need a cheap, comfortable pair of wired earbuds for calls and podcasts. The 95th percentile comfort score means you can wear them for hours without fatigue. But if you care even a little about music quality, skip them. The 8th percentile sound score is a dealbreaker for anyone who wants to enjoy what they're listening to.