HONOR Pad X7b Earbuds Malaysia Launch Price Explained: RM699 Kids Tablet, RM149 ANC Buds and RM59 Everyday Buds

True wireless earbuds on display — an illustrative image, not the HONOR products in this story. Image: Wikimedia Commons / ScribblingGeek.
TL;DR: HONOR Pad X7b earbuds Malaysia launch price explained in one line: HONOR Malaysia launched the child-friendly Pad X7b tablet from RM699 alongside two new earbuds — the ANC-equipped Earbuds 5e at RM149 and the ultra-cheap Earbuds X10 Play at RM59 — all on sale in Malaysia now, with no India launch announced yet.
📌 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Three products, one launch: HONOR Malaysia unveiled the Pad X7b tablet, Earbuds 5e and Earbuds X10 Play on 30 October 2026.
- Pad X7b: 9.7-inch 2K eye-comfort display, Snapdragon 685, 8,000mAh battery, kids' apps with parental controls — RM699 (Wi-Fi) / RM799 (Wi-Fi + LTE), with a free flip cover worth RM159.
- Earbuds 5e: Adaptive ANC up to 52dB, 12mm drivers, LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res audio, up to 45 hours total battery — RM149.
- Earbuds X10 Play: 13mm drivers, 4.2g per bud, up to 49 hours total battery — just RM59.
- Where to buy: The earbuds are online exclusives via HONOR Malaysia's site and its Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop stores; the tablet is also in HONOR stores and authorised retailers.
HONOR Pad X7b earbuds Malaysia launch price explained: what happened?
HONOR Malaysia has expanded its AIoT lineup with three affordable devices aimed at families and everyday listeners. The announcement, relayed by Lowyat, GadgetMTech and ProductNation on 30 October 2026 and sourced to HONOR Malaysia, puts a child-friendly tablet at the centre of the launch and pairs it with two wireless earbuds at very different price points. All three are on sale in Malaysia now.
The tablet leads the story because of who it is for. The Pad X7b is built around children and families: a compact 9.7-inch LCD with a 2,052 × 1,152 resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness, plus eye-protection features including Dynamic Dimming, low blue light software and an E-Book Mode. HONOR says the aluminium unibody, at 8.48mm thick, carries SGS 5-Star certified drop and crush resistance with a pressure-resistant structure and secondary toughened glass — the kind of durability claim that matters when the user is a child. Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable to 2TB, and an 8,000mAh battery rated for 16 hours of video streaming and up to 82 days of standby. It runs Android 16 via MagicOS 10, with a dedicated HONOR Kids space carrying parental controls and child-friendly apps such as Kids Camera, Kids Recorder and Kids Canvas. Both cameras are 5MP.
The two earbuds: RM149 ANC vs RM59 everyday
The Earbuds 5e are the step-up pair. They offer multi-mode adaptive active noise cancellation reaching up to 52dB, adjusting to the wearer's surroundings, with a triple-microphone system and a deep neural network algorithm for calls. Each 4g bud carries a 12mm driver with a diamond-like carbon diaphragm and an enlarged acoustic chamber for a wider soundstage, plus LHDC 5.0, Bluetooth 6.0 and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. Battery life is up to 9 hours per charge with ANC off (45 hours with the case), dropping to 5.5 hours / 28 hours with ANC on, and a 10-minute charge gives up to 3 hours of playback. Extras include an AI Interpreter, dual-device connectivity, wear detection, touch and swipe controls and an IP54 rating. They come in White and Black at RM149.
The Earbuds X10 Play are the headline bargain. Each bud weighs about 4.2g and packs a 13mm driver with a composite diaphragm and N52 neodymium magnets, tuned for a clear, energetic sound with a fuller response. Battery life is up to 9 hours per charge and 49 hours with the case — more total listening than the pricier 5e — with the same 10-minute charge giving 3 hours of playback. They also offer tap controls, dual-device connection, Bluetooth 6.0 and IP54 dust and splash resistance, in White and Grey at RM59.
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Wireless earbuds in an open charging case — an illustrative image, not the HONOR Earbuds 5e or X10 Play. Image: Wikimedia Commons.
Price, availability and the full comparison
| Product | Malaysia price | Key specs | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONOR Pad X7b (Wi-Fi) | RM699 | 9.7-inch 2K LCD, Snapdragon 685, 4GB + 128GB, 8,000mAh, Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | HONOR site, stores, authorised retailers; free flip cover worth RM159 |
| HONOR Pad X7b (Wi-Fi + LTE) | RM799 | Same tablet with LTE; free flip cover worth RM159 | HONOR site, stores, authorised retailers |
| HONOR Earbuds 5e | RM149 | Adaptive ANC up to 52dB, 12mm drivers, LHDC 5.0, 9h / 45h battery, IP54 | Online exclusive: HONOR Malaysia site, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop |
| HONOR Earbuds X10 Play | RM59 | 13mm drivers, 4.2g per bud, 9h / 49h battery, Bluetooth 6.0, IP54 | Online exclusive: HONOR Malaysia site, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop |
Two honesty notes matter for buyers. First, the X10 Play price is listed as RM59 by Lowyat and GadgetMTech, while ProductNation lists RM49 — the post uses RM59 on the weight of two sources, and buyers should check HONOR's own store if the two prices disagree at checkout. Second, the Earbuds 5e are not a brand-new product: they launched in China in June 2026 at 349 yuan, so the 30 October news is their Malaysia debut, not a global debut. Battery figures throughout are HONOR's claims, not independent test results.
Why it matters for World Tech readers — and the India outlook
This launch is a reminder of how aggressive the budget audio market has become. A 49-hour pair of earbuds for RM59 and a 52dB ANC pair for RM149 reset expectations for what "cheap" buys — and they arrive in a clip-on and open-ear moment already covered on this blog, from Samsung's Galaxy Buds On to Redmi's Clip Neo and Noise's Master Buds Open. The Pad X7b, meanwhile, is a different kind of value play: a durable, kids-first tablet with a big battery and parental controls at a family price, rather than a cut-down flagship.
For India readers, there is no announcement yet — no India date or price for the Pad X7b, Earbuds 5e or Earbuds X10 Play. HONOR does sell in India, so a later arrival is plausible, but this post will be updated only when HONOR confirms it; ringgit prices here are not converted to rupees, since no source gives a rupee figure. If you are in Malaysia, the choice is simple: the X10 Play for everyday listening on a budget, the 5e if you want noise cancellation and Hi-Res audio, and the Pad X7b if you need a tough, long-lasting tablet for a child.
Should you care?
✅ Verdict: If you are buying in Malaysia, yes — the X10 Play's 49-hour battery at RM59 is genuinely hard to beat, and the 5e packs serious ANC for RM149. If you are in India, wait: nothing here is confirmed for India yet, and the 5e is already a four-month-old product elsewhere. Check the X10 Play's RM59 vs RM49 price discrepancy at checkout before you buy.
FAQs
What is the HONOR Pad X7b price in Malaysia?
The Pad X7b costs RM699 for Wi-Fi and RM799 for Wi-Fi + LTE, both in Space Gray and both with a free flip cover worth RM159. It has a 9.7-inch 2K display, Snapdragon 685, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and an 8,000mAh battery.
How much are the HONOR Earbuds 5e in Malaysia?
The Earbuds 5e cost RM149 in White and Black. They offer adaptive active noise cancellation up to 52dB, 12mm drivers, LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res audio and up to 45 hours of total battery life with the case.
How long do the HONOR Earbuds X10 Play last?
Up to 9 hours on a single charge and up to 49 hours with the charging case, according to HONOR. A 10-minute charge gives up to 3 hours of playback. Each bud weighs about 4.2g and carries a 13mm driver.
Will the HONOR Pad X7b and these earbuds launch in India?
HONOR has not announced an India launch or price for any of the three products. This post will be updated if an India launch is confirmed; until then, treat the ringgit prices as Malaysia-only.
TAKEAWAY: HONOR's Malaysia launch is a budget masterclass — a tough kids' tablet from RM699 and two earbuds at RM149 and RM59 — but only the tablet is truly new; the 5e is a Malaysia debut of a June 2026 China product, and India buyers still have no date.
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Sources
- Lowyat.NET — HONOR Officially Unveils Child-Friendly Pad X7b Alongside Affordable Earbuds (30 October 2026)
- GadgetMTech — HONOR Pad X7b, Earbuds 5e and Earbuds X10 Play Launched in Malaysia, Starting from RM59 (30 October 2026)
- ProductNation — HONOR Pad X7b Lands in Malaysia at RM699, Earbuds From RM49 (30 October 2026)
- FoneArena — HONOR Earbuds 5e China launch background (22 June 2026)
Related reading on TechByCountry: open-ear earbuds explained for India buyers, Redmi Clip Neo clip-on earbuds, and Noise Master Buds Open price in India.
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