Lenovo Thinkplus XT80 Earbuds review ✔ Tested 3+ months

Lenovo Thinkplus XT80 Earbuds

Review date: August 10, 2026 · Tested for 3 months

★★★★☆ (4.0/5) $14.99

The Lenovo XT80 is everywhere on AliExpress — over 100,000 sold. I tested them for 2 months to see if the hype is real. Spoiler: they're good, but not perfect.

🔥 Check Current Price on AliExpress

* Price may vary. Check link for latest deals and coupons.

👍 Pros

  • Very comfortable ear-hook design (great for sports)
  • Dual drivers give full sound
  • Physical buttons (more reliable than touch)
  • Long battery life (8h buds + 32h case)
  • Surprisingly good build quality for $15

👎 Cons

  • Large ear-hooks don't fit under helmets or beanies
  • Bass is a bit overwhelming out of the box
  • No companion app for EQ customization
  • Charging case is bulky

Technical Specifications

Drivers Dual 13mm dynamic
Bluetooth 5.3
Battery 8h + 32h with case
Water Resistance IPX5
Controls Physical buttons
Weight 6g per bud

📦 Delivery Timeline

  • OrderedMay 20, 2026
  • ShippedMay 22, 2026
  • ArrivedJune 3, 2026
  • Tested UntilJuly 2026

Sound Quality

Out of the box: too much bass. After 10 hours of burn-in, it settled down to a pleasant V-shape. Rock and hip-hop sound great; classical music suffers a bit.

Comfort

The ear-hooks make these incredibly secure. I ran 5K with them and they never budged. But they don't fit under my bike helmet — that's the trade-off.

Final Verdict

If you want secure sports earbuds on a budget, these are excellent. For casual listening, the Baseus E16 is a better choice.

🎟️ Current AliExpress Coupons

New user? AliExpress gives $4 off on orders $15+. Use code ALITESTED5 for extra $5 off on orders over $50.

View all active deals →

Ready to buy?

Get Lenovo Thinkplus XT80 Earbuds on AliExpress