- Disclaimer
- Recommended for people like this
- Overview of Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro
- package
- Build quality
- Fit
- Connection quality
- Interface/operation
- Sound quality
- Sound quality features
- General comment
- Purchase Link
Disclaimer
- This review is written based on a "private purchase" or "product rented for a price".
- No remuneration or compensation, such as a manuscript fee, has been received for publishing this, and it is an honest evaluation based on measurement data from personal testing and personal opinion.
- Please read the privacy policy of this website.
Recommended for people like this
- Resolution-oriented people
- People who like a sound with a sense of depth
- People who value a sense of edge
Overview of Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro
This review will give an overview of Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro. A complete review of this product can be found here.
audio-sound Score
- Total Score: 7.8 / 10.0
- Package: 8.0 / 10.0
- Build quality: 8.5 / 10.0
- Fit: 8.5 / 10.0
- High range: 7.0 / 10.0
- Mid range: 6.0 / 10.0
- Low range: 8.0 / 10.0
- Less distortion: 8.5 / 10.0
- Communication quality: 7.5 / 10.0
- Want to see the score ranking? Click here!
Basic Specifications
- Continuous / maximum playback time: 5h / 30h
- Waterproof performance: unidentified
- Supported codecs: SBC
Features of Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro
- Upgraded BT5.3 chip provides stable and fast connection, low power consumption, strong anti-interference capability.
- Adopted 10mm graphene diaphragm, overall tri-frequency equalization, more delicate details, HiFi sound quality.
- Game/music dual mode, low latency, easy to switch according to your needs.
Supports dual channel connection, stable signal transmission, single/binaural mode. - Ergonomic semi-in-ear design, earbuds fit in ear canal, not easy to drop, comfortable fit
package
Package meets price standard.
Package contents
- Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro
- Charging case
- Eartips
- USB Type-C cable
- Manual
Build quality
Build quality meets price standard.
Fit
The fit is good.
Connection quality
I tested it by connecting it to a Cayin N6II/E02 with SBC.
I don't know because I haven't been in crowds, but it is stable in the home. Distance tolerance is excellent, and the connection is seamless and intact even at a distance of about 5 meters. Communication tends to be choppy between obstructions, making it somewhat difficult to listen to music consistently.
There may be a small amount of background noise, but most people probably won't notice it.
Interface/operation
The operating interface is a touch type.
| Power ON | Open the charging case lid |
| Power OFF | Store the earphones in the charging case and close the lid |
| Pairing | Automatic pairing mode if no connection is available when power is turned on |
| Song playback | Tap the multi-function button twice |
| Stop playback | Tap the multifunction button twice |
| Forward song | Tap the right multifunction button three times |
| Backward | Tap the left multifunction button three times |
| Volume + | Tap the right multifunction button once |
| Volume - | Tap the left multifunction button once |
| Answer call | Tap the multi-function button twice |
| End call | Tap the multi-function button twice |
| Activate voice assistant | Press and hold the left multifunction button for 2 seconds |
| Switch game mode | Press and hold right multifunction button for 2 seconds |
Sound quality
REW Frequency Response
audio status
Sound quality description
The following review was tested on a FiiO M15 with a SBC connection.
Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro has a U- or V-shaped sound signature.
Please see here for detailed reviews on sound quality.
Lows / Bass
The low end of the Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro is a bit expansive, but reaches relatively deep.
Drum kicks are heavy enough and impactful enough, but shallow there, and rumble is a bit lacking.
The electric bass also has a fair amount of blackness, but it's not as tight, and it's hard to hear the deepest parts, so it seems to be sinking in poorly.
In terms of quantity, it may satisfy bass lovers, but in terms of quality, the sound is a bit lacking for heavy bass enthusiasts.
Mids
The midrange of the Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro has a backward leaning structure with an emphasis on thickness and depth. Resolution is quite good and transparency is good.
The midrange tends to sound dry, and the texture is inaccurate and extremely edge-enhanced, making the sound noisy to the ear and difficult for me personally to get used to.
Cymbals, guitars, and snares lack smoothness and sound gritty, and vocals have a strong sibilance sound, and songs with many "t" and "s" consonants tend to be a bit too aggressive.
Linearity is not bad, so it is not too difficult to understand, but it sounds like it could give you a headache if you listen to it for too long.
Highs / Treble
High frequencies have excellent extension and plenty of detail. Localization is also quite good.
The adjustment is smooth with relatively good sound image consistency, and the overtones are for the most part quite natural. However, the highs tend to sound noticeably rougher, with more brilliance in the highs, and cymbal crashes, for example, sound a bit aggressive and loud. Subtlety is also a bit lacking.
Sound quality general comment
- Original sound fidelity: B+
- Recommendation: C
- Personal preference: C
The Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro has a fairly high resolution for its low price, but it is too edgy and easy to hear with a dry, crashing sound.
Basically, I do not recommend them. There are well-rounded-sounding earphones like the EnacFire E60 in the same price range, and you can buy the QCY T17 for a little extra money, so there is no need to buy these.
Sound quality features
Pros
- High resolution
- Sound field with a sense of depth
- Excellent sense of edge
Cons
- Loud and noisy high frequencies
- Lack of textural accuracy
- Inaccurate localization
- Poor extension of high frequencies
General comment
The Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro are true wireless earbuds that offer high resolution and depth of sound at a low price. The combination of massive low frequencies and edge-enhanced highs can sound enjoyable, but it is not for everyone.
Purchase Link
