Lenovo Legion E510

The Lenovo Legion E510 is a wired in-ear gaming headset with surprisingly good sound and excellent comfort. The hybrid drivers deliver strong audio for the price, but the mic and build quality are mediocre. Buy it if you want comfortable 7.1 surround sound in a pocket-sized package and can find it for under USD 80.

The hybrid driver setup is the star here. The 10mm dynamic driver handles the low end while the balanced armature takes care of the highs, and in practice that means bass hits hard without muddying up the mids. Our sound score puts the E510 in the 84th percentile, so it's well above average for in-ear audio. The Hi-Res Audio certification isn't just marketing fluff, the drivers actually resolve detail well for a gaming-focused earbud.

The 7.1 virtual surround is driverless, which means it's handled entirely in software rather than through physical drivers in each earpiece. That's fine for positional cues in games like Valorant or CS2, but it won't blow you away in music or movies. The mic is a weak spot, landing in the 40th percentile. It works for quick callouts, but don't expect your teammates to compliment your voice quality. Battery life is a non-issue since these are wired, but the 45th percentile battery score reflects that there's no wireless functionality at all.

Against the Soundcore P31i, the Legion E510 has better raw sound quality but loses on convenience since the P31i is wireless. The Sony WF-C700N is a much more polished overall package with active noise cancelling and better build quality, though it costs more and isn't gaming-focused. The EarFun Air Pro 4+ is another wireless option that beats the E510 on features like ANC and battery life, but again, you're paying for that.

The Nothing Ear (3) is in a different league for design and brand appeal, but it's not a gaming headset and won't give you the same positional audio focus. The SoundPEATS H3 is probably the closest competitor in spirit, a budget-friendly in-ear with decent sound, but the Legion E510 edges it out on comfort and audio quality. If you specifically want wired 7.1 surround for gaming, the E510 is one of the few in-ears that offers it at this price.

Value is tricky with the E510 because the price spread is huge. In the US, you'll find it listed anywhere from USD 56 to USD 122 depending on the vendor. At the lower end, this is a reasonable buy for a wired gaming in-ear with solid sound. At the higher end, you're paying too much for what you get. The Newegg listing tends to sit at the more affordable end of that range, so if you're shopping in the US, that's where we'd point you first. Just don't pay over USD 80 for these unless you really love the RGB controller.

The Lenovo Legion E510 is a wired in-ear gaming headset that tries to cram 7.1 virtual surround sound into a pocket-sized package. It's aimed at gamers who want positional audio without a bulky over-ear headset, and it comes with a hybrid 10mm dynamic plus balanced armature driver setup. The price is all over the map depending on where you look, ranging from USD 56 to USD 122 in the US, so what you pay matters a lot here.

For a wired pair of earbuds with a USB-C connection and inline controls, the E510 is clearly marketed at PC and mobile gamers. The RGB light on the controller is a nice touch if you like that sort of thing, but it's not going to change how the thing sounds. And sound is where this gets interesting, because the E510 lands in the 84th percentile for audio quality in our database, which is genuinely strong for in-ears at this price.

But comfort is the real headline. The E510 sits in the 95th percentile for comfort, which means it's one of the most comfortable in-ear gaming options we've tracked. At 27 grams, it's light enough to forget you're wearing it during long sessions. The catch is that everything else, from the mic to the build quality, is a lot more average or below.

Skip the Legion E510 if you need a good microphone for team chat or streaming. The mic is mediocre at best, and you'll frustrate your teammates with muddy voice quality. Also skip it if you want wireless freedom or active noise cancelling, since this is a wired headset with no ANC to speak of. If build quality matters to you, the plastic construction feels cheap and won't survive rough handling. For wireless gaming audio, check out the Soundcore P31i or EarFun Air Pro 4+. For better overall sound with ANC, the Sony WF-C700N is worth the extra cash.

Should you buy the Lenovo Legion E510? If you want a comfortable, wired in-ear for gaming and you can find it for under USD 80, yes. The sound quality is genuinely good for the category, and the comfort is best-in-class. The 7.1 virtual surround is a nice bonus for competitive shooters where positional audio matters.

But if you need a good mic for team chat, or you want something that feels premium in your hand, look elsewhere. The build quality is a letdown, and the mic is just okay. This is a niche product that does one thing well, comfortable gaming audio on the go, and a lot of other things just adequately.