Now and then, a pair of budget earbuds comes along that makes you question why you’d pay and spend more on bigger brands. And these right here are the ROSESELSA Ceramics X. They cost less than $50, but they promise LDAC support, multipoint, ANC, and even up to 50 hours of battery life with the case. On paper, that sounds almost too good to be true, right?

So the real question is: do they actually deliver in the real world? Let’s check it out.

What I Like | Sound quality

What I like about these earbuds is the sound quality. For something under $50, these are definitely great-sounding earbuds.

Specs for the price

You’re getting decent specs here, although not the latest chipsets. Still, you get Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC support, as well as AAC and SBC. This is actually very well-specced. And on top of that, you get multipoint capabilities.

Battery life

Battery life is also really good. With ANC off, you get 10 hours per charge, and with the case, 40 additional hours, for a total of 50 hours.

There isn’t any rated battery life with ANC, but we estimate a 30% reduction, so you still get around 7 hours per charge and 28 hours with the case.

ANC and wind handling

I also like that you get usable ANC performance in most situations, even with strong winds around, and that you get a nice wind-reduction mode to combat them.

Water resistance

Finally, you also get a nice IPX5 water-resistant rating, so you can use it in the rain while working out with no problems.

What Could Be Better

Build quality: I wish the case and earbuds were better; they feel flimsy and don’t feel too premium, in my opinion.
Fit: Due to the earbuds’ design, fit can be tricky, especially for those with smaller ears.
Call quality: These earbuds could be better, especially in noisy environments; they may not be the best for calls.
EQ limitations: There is no manual EQ to tune how you like the earbuds to sound, and the presets are limited to only 3. So if the presets don’t work for you, you may not be able to find another sound signature that satisfies you.

Sound Quality Breakdown

You get a well-balanced, full sound signature with plenty of power to spare. And it’s surprising for an in-ear type of earbuds that the Ceramics X actually comes with quite a decent soundstage. You get quite a bit of a floaty experience when using these earbuds, especially noticeable when listening to songs like Hotel California, where you can hear the instruments at the start floating around you, so it’s decently far away from your ears.

Mid-bass: The earbuds deliver a solid, punchy mid-bass performance without feeling overwhelming. Even for those who don’t really enjoy deep, rowdy bass, the Ceramics X provides a subtle, hard punch.
Sub-bass: Sub-bass here is decent, and it doesn’t rumble extremely deep, so you get that nice-sounding sub-bass, but nothing crazy deep.
Mids/vocals: Mid-vocals are nice with a subtle recess, so they sound on the warmer end of the spectrum. You can tune it a bit brighter in the mids, but the warmer signature here provides a nice warmth for most artists.
Highs/treble: Highs could also be a little brighter here. It’s still a nice-sounding signature, but these earbuds are tuned out of the box a bit warmer, so the brightness is slightly toned down. You can tune it to the Hi-Fi EQ to get a little bit more out of it, but because of the lack of manual EQ controls, you’re kind of limited to how much you can push the highs.

Design, Case, and Fit

These earbuds are very similar to the Edifier X3 series, but with a slightly candy, glossy grey color and sparkles. On the front, you get ROSESELSA branding in dull gold, and above it is a tiny status LED.

At the bottom, you’re going to get a USB-C charging port, as well as a button to put your earbuds in pairing mode.

The lid here doesn’t stay open as you open it, and inside you’ll see your IEM-style earbuds.

To be honest, these types of earbuds, you either like them or you don’t, because the fit may be something of a concern. This might be designed a little bit bigger, so it may fit you or may not. So if you can, please do try it out before buying them.

The earbuds here are small, they look good, and have the same grey color and the dull gold Ceramics branding on the touch sensor surface. Everything here is made of plastic, and there’s no in-ear sensor.

ANC and Transparency

ANC on the Ceramics X is standard and not too substantial, but when you use it in an office environment, it effectively cuts out AC hum and creates a very serene environment.

When I have colleagues talking next to me, I personally don’t hear much when there’s music playing. However, when there’s a crowd talking and the surrounding noise is unpredictable, it does get through a little bit.

The cabin and road noise are well modulated, but you need music to reduce them; without it, it still comes through quite a bit.

Wind noise is well controlled when you choose wind noise reduction mode, and even with a fan blowing directly at me, it’s still managed decently. Only trouble is, you don’t get ANC when you’re in wind-reduction mode.

Transparency mode here sounds decent, and it feels natural without feeling artificial. It feels like you’re not wearing earbuds.

App, EQ, Multipoint, and Controls

The RoseLink app is very simple and well laid out, but it would be nice to add some additional capabilities to make it more functional.

First, you get a picture of your earbuds and a nice battery percentage for both the earbuds and the case. You also get a list of ANC controls here, including ANC, wind noise reduction, normal, and transparency.

From my experience, there’s no way to toggle ANC modes from the touch controls, so you have to cycle through all of them every time.

Below that, you get the three EQ settings to play with: Pop, Hi-Fi, or Rock, and there is no manual EQ to adjust further.

Below that are several toggles, including gaming mode and multipoint connectivity. Under the lossless audio protocol, you can also select LDAC if your device is compatible.

Touch controls here can be adjusted as well. They are comprehensive. You get volume controls, but I noticed that there isn’t any to toggle gaming mode. Other than that, you also get to update your firmware when there’s a new one.

Latency mode here is good, with low latency enabled, where you get very low latency when playing games like PUBG, and watching movies and videos also feels great without any detectable latency.

Pros and cons

Pros

Costs under $50 while offering strong value
Great sound quality for the price
Well-specced for budget: Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC support.
Also supports AAC and SBC codecs.
Multipoint connectivity
Strong battery life with ANC off: 10 hours per charge + 40 hours from the case (50 hours total)
Estimated good battery life even with ANC on (about 30% reduction)
Usable ANC performance in most situations
Wind handling is good, with a wind reduction mode.
IPX5 water resistance for rain/workouts
Balanced, full sound signature with good power
Surprisingly decent soundstage for an in-ear design (floaty presentation, good instrument placement)
Mid-bass is firm and punchy without being overwhelming.
Sub-bass is decent and pleasant (not extremely deep, but still satisfying)
Warm, enjoyable mid/vocal tuning (with option to make it brighter via EQ)
Highs are smooth and still nice-sounding out of the box.
Transparency mode sounds natural and doesn’t feel artificial.
ANC cuts AC hums well in an office and creates a serene environment
With music playing, it effectively reduces nearby conversation.
Cabin noise and road noise are reasonably well modulated (especially with music)
The app shows battery percentage for the earbuds and case.
App includes ANC modes: ANC, wind noise reduction, normal, and transparency.
Touch controls are comprehensive and customizable (including volume)
Firmware updates available through the app
Gaming/low-latency mode performs well (PUBG tested), and video watching feels great with no detectable latency.

Cons

The case and earbuds feel flimsy / not premium.
Fit could be tricky, especially for smaller ears (bigger design; may or may not fit)
The case lid doesn’t stay open.
No in-ear sensor
Call quality could be better, especially in noisy environments.
No manual EQ; only three EQ presets (Pop, Hi-Fi, Rock)
The app could use more features/capabilities to feel more functional.
No touch control shortcut to switch directly between ANC modes (you have to cycle through all modes)
No touch control to toggle gaming mode
ANC isn’t very strong/substantial overall
In unpredictable, noisy crowds, noise can still get through.
Without music, a lot of noise still comes through, even with ANC.
Wind noise reduction mode disables ANC (you can’t have both at the same time)
Highs/treble could be brighter; tuning is warmer out of the box, and EQ limitations restrict how far you can push treble.

Final Verdict

For under $50, the ROSESELSA Ceramics X punches way above its weight. You’re getting LDAC, multipoint, solid battery life, and a surprisingly balanced sound. ANC isn’t class-leading, but it’s more than usable for day-to-day use, and the wind reduction mode is a nice bonus.

The only downsides are that the case and buds feel a little cheap, the fit can be tricky for smaller ears, and call quality could use improvement.

So if you prioritize sound quality and value, then these are an easy recommendation at this price point.

ROSESELSA Ceramics X Review