I bought 4 brand-name tech gadgets on Teemu for work. here’s how it went

Coming in at a low price of $9.40, the Lenovo LP40 Earbuds are true wireless earbuds with Bluetooth connectivity. Teemu says they are water resistant and are sourced directly from Lenovo. The LP40 earbuds come in five colours. In the box, along with the earbuds, are four replacement silicone bud tips, a charging case, and a USB-A to USB-C cord.

The LP40 connects to your phone when you lift both buds to your ears, and you can swipe the stem up or down to increase or decrease the volume. You can tap a bud to play or pause audio and call your phone’s voice assistant by long-tapping the right bud.

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For a $10 pair of earbuds, they’re pretty impressive. They connect easily to devices and have a range of about 100 feet. The LP40 buds are made of hard plastic, so I had to give my ears a break after about an hour.

They sound clear and can get loud, but harbor any deep or resonant sound, as the heavy bass in these earbuds sounds crunchy. But, hey – they were barely $10.

When I took a few calls with the LP40s, the person on the other end told me I felt like I was underwater, and it was too distracting for them to continue a conversation with me. Because the LP40 don’t take calls very well, I’d only suggest using them for listening to music, especially if you still want to hear your surroundings.

These earbuds would make a great starter tech gift for kids. The LP40s are affordable, come in fun colors, and are highly functional for their price tag.