Customer Ratings & Reviews

These are a nice little set of earbuds. Like most earbuds these days, they come in a little carrying case that has a battery in it so it can recharge the batteries just by putting them in the case. That means you can listen longer before having to plug them into the wall. Pairing them to my phone was very easy. You can do it without the app, but I strongly suggest using the LG Tone Free app. In the app you can fine tune adjustments and see more information about your earbuds. You can see the battery level. You can also set some preset EQ settings line Normal, Bass Boost, Treble Boos, Immersive, and 3D sound stage. You can also create and store 2 custom EQ settings using the 8 band EQ. I have always preferred to use my own EQ settings over preset ones. There are also 3 modes to control outside noises. Off, Ambient Sound and Noise Cancelling. Ambient sound allows you to hear what’s going on around you as well as the music. That’s great if you are walking around outside and need to be aware of your surroundings. The noise cancelling isn’t really noise cancelling. It does block a lot of outside noise, but its not cancelling by any means. If you clap your hands with this mode on, you will still be able to hear the clap. So just be aware that its not as good as regular active noise cancelling that blocks all outside noise. Now, how do they sound. I think they sound up to par with most buds in this price range. Not stellar, but not bad either… they are totally listenable. I was doing some remodeling at home and I easily listened to them for like 6 hours and they were very comfortable and sounded good. Bonus, they help protect my ears when I used power tools as well. I could still hear them, But the volume was drastically reduced. They have good bass that can be adjusted and the highs and mids were good as well. I think with the custom EQ most people will be able to find a sound that sounds great to you! These are also marketed as kind of sport buds. I found that once these were in your ears they do stay there and I never had them fall out, or even slip a little bit while moving around. I’m confident that if you are out running or playing tennis or activities like that when you are moving around a lot, these will stay in your ears. Overall, they are definitely good quality and sound good. Definitely check them out if you are looking for a new pair of earbuds!

The LG Tone Free Fit UV Nano is a pair of truly wireless earbuds that boasts of a compact and sleek design, along with some of the latest features and technologies. These earbuds aim to provide a comfortable fit and high-quality audio experience, all while offering a range of convenient and innovative features. Starting with the design, the Tone Free Fit UV Nano earbuds are extremely compact and lightweight, making them very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The earbuds come with different sized ear tips to help you get the perfect fit, and they also have an ergonomic design that keeps them firmly in place even during intense physical activity. The earbuds are also IPX4 rated, which means they are water-resistant, making them ideal for workouts and outdoor activities. One of the most impressive features of the LG Tone Free Fit UV Nano earbuds is their UVnano technology. This is a unique feature that uses ultraviolet light to kill 99.9% of bacteria on the earbuds, ensuring that they are hygienic and safe to use. This is especially important for those who use their earbuds for long periods of time or share them with others. The earbuds also come with a charging case that has an integrated UV light, so you can easily keep your earbuds hygienic by placing them in the case for a few minutes. Another standout feature of the Tone Free Fit UV Nano earbuds is their high-quality audio performance. The earbuds are equipped with 6mm dynamic drivers that deliver rich and powerful audio, with deep bass and clear highs. The earbuds also support Bluetooth 5.1 and aptX, which ensures low latency and high-quality audio transmission. The earbuds also have a feature called "Meridian Audio" which enhances the audio quality, providing a more immersive audio experience. The LG Tone Free Fit UV Nano earbuds are also equipped with a range of convenient features, such as touch controls and voice assistance. The touch controls allow you to control your music and make calls without having to take out the earbuds, while the voice assistant (either Siri or Google Assistant) can be activated with a simple tap. The earbuds also have a long battery life, with up to 7 hours of continuous playback time on a single charge, and an additional 21 hours of battery life with the charging case. Lastly, the Tone Free Fit UV Nano earbuds also have a companion app that allows you to customize various aspects of the earbuds, such as equalizer settings and touch controls. The app also provides information about the battery life of the earbuds and the charging case, as well as an option to turn on/off the UVnano technology. In conclusion, the LG Tone Free Fit UV Nano earbuds are an excellent choice for those looking for a pair of compact, comfortable and high-quality truly wireless earbuds. The earbuds offer a range of convenient and innovative features, including UVnano technology, high-quality audio, touch controls, and a companion app. If you are looking for a pair of earbuds that offer all of these features, the Tone Free Fit UV Nano is definitely worth considering.

There’s a lot to like about these earbuds. They have a swivel grip to keep them in place when you’re actively moving. Whether exercising, in flight, or working in the yard, they stay in place. I found the noise canceling to work great, and when set for conversation, it was very easy to hear others. The case has a UV light to keep them free of bacteria, which is reassuring. When wearing them for a few hours, they do grow to be uncomfortable. Just enough to be noticeable. Bluetooth connectivity was really simple. They easily paired to my tablet and phone. I found the app to be easy to use. It provides an array of settings, as well as capabilities such as finding your earbuds and updating the firmware. Listening to TV shows and movies was exceptional. Crisp and clean dialogue and sound effects. On phone calls they worked well, with no concerns. I found that listening to music however, was not as satisfying. It seemed to be flat, even when adjusting the equalizer. Since that’s what I primarily use them for, it stopped me from giving them 5 stars. Overall a nice set of earbuds when considering the full capabilities these have. Quick charging, long battery life, and water resistant. Their ease of use is great for the novice too. No complications, they just work.

I received the LG TONE Free Fit TF8Q True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Earbuds in Black, they seem to be very well made and durable, they are black with green accents they come with three pairs of silicone ear tips in small, medium, and large sizes, as well as three sizes of removable ear hooks. With no adjustments to the standard custom EQ profile, the in-ears has some nice bass, at top volume levels, no distortion is present, and at more moderate volume levels, the lows still sound great. The app defaults to the Meridian Bass Boost EQ preset, but you can choose between Immersive, Natural, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, or 3D Sound Stage presets, the app also offers on-screen controls for the ANC and Ambient modes, you can toggle both settings, as well as switch between the two Ambient presets. The touch panels on the outside of each earpiece are easy to operate, in-ear audio prompts accompany each tap and provide useful feedback. The default control layout is sensible: Tap once on either earbud to control playback or answer a call; tap twice to turn the volume down (left) or up (right); and tap three times on either earpiece to skip forward a track. Finally, press and hold to toggle between ANC and Ambient settings. Notably, the companion app lets you add an option to the touch control selections to turn off both the ANC and Ambient modes, as well as remove any of the existing options. You can also set the triple tap gesture on the left earbud to go backward one track, a function LG oddly leaves off by default. The oval charging case features a grip-friendly, textured exterior and opens like a clamshell. Two status LEDs sit on the front: One shows the battery life and the other turns blue when the internal UVnano feature is active. Overall, I believe these to be very nice ear buds to use in just about any activity, and would recommend.

Buy something else. I had these delivered at the end of May. It’s now the end of August and the left speaker has blown and is non functional anymore. The case dies after a single use and the headphones won’t come on (even if they have a charge) until you plug the case up. So they have a charge but are useless until you can get to an outlet. I’ve contacted customer service, but they’re already preparing me with the “we aren’t responsible for moisture damage.” Yes, I use them to workout but only lifting weights. I don’t use them for cardio. I don’t use them in a steam room. We will see what they say after they get them in the mail, but if I could get my money back now instead of a replacement, I would. Noise canceling is ok, about all you can expect from an in the ear headphone.

Kind of bulky and the sound quality was only average.

It’s been a few days now since I’ve had the LG Tone Free Tone-TF8Q Earbuds and I am honestly surprised by the experience thus far. I’ll start by saying that I have a Samsung Android phone and (for some reason in October) I purchased the Apple AirPod Pro’s 2 because people referencing how good the sound quality was. And while the audio fidelity is indeed great, my biggest complaints were that they gave me headaches after an hour of usage, slipped out of my ears constantly and the lack of functionality it had with my phone. Oddly enough, right before I could purchase the Galaxy Buds 2 for the compatibility, I got the opportunity to try the LG “Tone-TF8Q” Buds. It features an expansive app for IOS and Android and is a great third-party earbud with great functionality on both all party smartphones. Let’s start with the Case: The case for these buds are truly something I personally never knew was needed, until recalling how often I had to clean my AirPods. The Tone-TF8Q utilized what LG calls “UVnano”. It uses a blue UV light to sterilize the metal mesh of the buds after each use. It’s super light weight with a vinyl textured surface with a flat base and an LED battery life indicator (Green = Fully charged/ Yellow = Half charged/ Red = Low Battery). You can get upwards 72 hours from 1 full charge, easily. It can also work as a wireless transmitter as it comes with both “USB-C to 3.5mm Jack”, perfect for Wireless night-time TV listening, No smart TV’s without a HDMI input, or in-flight audio. In the 2023, it may seem a bit redundant but it is a nice way to cover all bases. Sound Quality: Using the TONE Free app gives you the ability to hone in on your preferred sound in the Equalizer settings. There are 5 preset options: Immersive, Natural, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, and 3D Sound Stage with 2 custom tabs that allows you to fine tune the highs, mids, lows…etc. Taste may vary on which to choose but I personally toggle between “Bass Boost” and “3D Soundstage” as they both have share warmer audio fidelity while maintaining scope and clarity. Bass Boost are the closet to a perfect balance if the bass was lowered by 2 db’s. 3D Sounstage is akin to being in a well insulted recording studio space with a live band. It has pretty generous reverb that adds to the overall atmosphere without blanketing or muffling. I feel like while the clarity on the other presets are there, the audio on those are flat and somewhat sterile. I played many songs but 3 GREAT DEMO songs are: Aaliyah - One in a Million Khruangbin - Mr. White 2Pac - How do you want It All songs feature a large soundscape and great separation in the audio mixing. Noise Cancelling Active Noise cancelling is decent but susceptible to sudden high-mid range sounds without an intensity option. Ambient Sound however features a “Listening Mode” option (ideal for environment awareness) and a “Conversation Mode” (focusing in on dialogue). Conversation mode had louder ambient input and prioritized all sounds, equally, over Listening Mode and would be the preferred choice when navigating a busy environment. Comfort Regarding fit and comfort, I would put these over the AirPods by a country mile. The bud tips feel nice and snug and the rubber material sits in the ear even while eating, running and talking. Also, no headaches after extended periods of usage. This can also be attributed to the way the audio presents itself. While the sound quality of the AirPods are more Naturalistic, it subtly pumps those sounds closer to the eardrum and the ANC is like a vacuum. On the other hand, the TF8Q’s sound like earbuds but the audio quality is just as dynamic without being invasive. The only thing that you feel are small winged tips that loop around the inside of the ear and that fades after a few seconds. In summary, the LG TONE Free Fit TF8Q is a great brand neutral option backed by the LG Meridian stamp of approval. Expansive app that allows broad functionally on both Android and Apple devices. Sound quality is very good but stand to be a richer in 3 of the 5 presets. What it lacks sound quality however, it makes up for in comfort and design. 4.25/5

I recently tried the Bluetooth capable, Tone Free fit (TF-8Q) earbuds by LG. As earbuds go, these are comfortable and stay in your ear during workouts due to what LG calls “SwivelGrip” technology. The SwivelGrip is a slotted and tapered piece on the earbud you twist about ¼ turn to “lock” into the outer part of your ear. The earbuds were comfortable and never moved during a vigorous workout. Three sizes of both the SwivelGrip piece and the replaceable ear gels are provided so you can customized the fit to your ear. The included case is compact and provides both charging and UV sterilization. A USB C charging cord and a 1/8” to USB C cable are included. The latter cord allows you to connect the case to retro equipment which will then communicate with the earbuds via Bluetooth. The case has its own rechargeable battery used to recharge the earbuds if you are away from a power source. Sound quality is good and can be customized by using the LG Tone Free app on an Apple or Android device or in a more limited way by simply touching the end of an earbud to change volume, answer calls, or turn on the noise cancelling features. The earbuds use Meridian Audio sound technology which allows you to select from five sound equalizer settings or create two customized wave curves. The sound is clear with surprisingly good bass. You can also turn on noise cancelling to take away that annoying low frequency noise on an airplane. No recent airplane trips but I did try the noise cancelling feature next to a boiler with tons of low frequency rumbling. The earbuds did a good job of eliminating the noise. These are not hearing aids but they also include a setting to enhance ambient sounds like conversations without the need to remove the buds from your ears. There are magnets in the case to snap the earbuds into correct alignment for charging. With the earbuds in the case, you simply press and hold the end of an earbud to start Bluetooth pairing. I paired the earbuds with a PC, an iPod Nano (yes, it lives!), and an iPhone SE gen 2. All connected on the first try with no drama. I’ve used the earbuds to take and make phone calls, listen to music, and for video conferencing on a PC. Sound quality was very good in both directions. Lastly, these earbuds are IP67 rated dust and water resistant to three meters so a bit of rain or sweat will not damage the product. I am impressed with the sound performance and ear retention of these earbuds.

I didn't want to like these - I'm primarily the red fruit guy because of the way they integrate into my ecosystem. How ever ever trying these I might have a different option. This is a really great set of ear buds. I start with the negative and they are few 1. They don't not have all of the features that my ecosystem branded buds do 2. The button tap is very sensitive - if you have the adjust the bud at all your going to engage at least one tap Now the mediocre 1. Noise cancelation - these are about a good as any ear buds can be, but they do leave a little to be desired, there are better out there but i wouldn't say the difference is substantial Now I'll just highlight the positives 1. Comfort - actual forgot I had these in - stop the music and walk out off my office and wounded why convos were muffled 2. Sound - the sound is very true with out any adjustments - bas may be a little low but not by a large margin - that being said I typically don't use any adjustment on ear bud however with these that were they really shine - I find the 3d stage to be excellent for music listen and it increase the enjoyment of my time listen, not sure I would use it for heavy voice conversations or video watch - maybe just a bass boost for that 3. Charge - they actually performed for me in music better than advertised 4. The ability to use them with a headphone jack - hadn't seen this on any other however being able to just walk in and plug into a headphone jack with out having to bluetooth connect makes them the most versist earbuds I have 5. Voice call - according to people the best sounding earbud - very clear voice Overall LG really hit a homerun with these - if you can live without the ecosystem features I would highly recommend these - you won't be disappointed

Ear buds will not connect to my iPhone 14 easy. They connect once initially and then they were not able to connect once the case was closed.

I am a big fan of earbuds. I use them everyday in various environments, including home, working out, in the office, at coffee shops, and on airplanes. Having used various earbuds from various brands that range from value to premium, cheap to expensive, I know that price and brand is not everything. When I had the opportunity to get the LG TONE Free Fit earbuds in my hands, I was excited. Earbuds Design and Fit The design of these earbuds (and charging case) are pretty awesome. Both look sleek and simple. One comment is that I appreciate the textured design of the case. I wish that extended to the buds themselves, but that's neither here nor there. The bottom line is that this product looks great. The fins that come with the buds work great too, keeping the buds securely in my ears without falling out. They have some ventilation slits in the fins, which helps keep your ears cool and from sweat from making them slip out of place. I was also impressed with how small the actual buds are. Bravo! Charging Case I love how compact design of the charging case. It is much smaller than I expected and fits in my pocket quite nicely. The textured finish also makes the not only makes the case look attractive, it also helps make it a bit more grippy compared to something like the smooth, plastic finish of Apple's AirPods Pro. One downside of the case design is that it lacks a lanyard loop, so I cannot tie something to this. One of the interesting and unique features of the charging case is the UV-C light that is designed to kill what is advertised as 99.9% of bacteria on the eargels when charging. It supposedly takes 10 minutes to complete its sanitizing cycle. Now, I cannot independently verify that it does in-fact clean all the bacteria off with UV light, so I will have to take LG's word that it does what it is supposed to. Given how often we sweat during workouts, and general ear gunk, this is a nice feature to have. Sound I was pretty disappointed with the sound quality of these buds. Music sounded pretty flat as opposed to the rich bass that I generally enjoy. There are five equalizer presets, but none of them helped the sound quality much. There is even a bass boost preset, and it was not at all what I prefer. For audiophiles, there are two custom options to set your own equalizer settings, but they don't make much sense to me. Also, related to sound, is the max volume capabilities. Volume seemed to be pretty low to me, even with my phone set to its highest volume setting. I have lower-end earbuds that get louder than these LG buds. With that said, one can side with LG as you really should not have loud audio from headphones or earbuds, especially ones that go inside your years. So if you want something with deep bass and loud capabilities, these buds are not for you. Noise cancellation options range from off, to ambient sound, to complete noise cancellation. Each worked as advertised and I think work just as good as some competing earbuds, including the likes of Apple AirPods Pro and Jaybird Vista 2. For most situations, I am sure the actual noise cancellation feature works fine, but I would caution if you truly need active noise cancellation for loud environments. Audio latency was pretty good. I was able to watch videos from the likes of Netflix and YouTube with no disruption and everything seemed to sync well. The LG Tone Free app also has a "Game Mode" which is supposed to further reduce latency of the earbuds. I have not tried this option, but if you're a big gamer, then this option exists. Overall Looking back at the past week of using the LG Tone Free Fit earbuds, I like them. I was able to use them at home, in the office, and during some gym and outdoor workouts. They fit well, look great, and sound alright. With that said, if you want something that has great audio quality and superb noise cancellation, I would caution against these and look elsewhere. If you are searching for earbuds that not only look great, but has some pretty great features (i.e.: noise cancellation and UV sanitizing capabilities), these would be an excellent option to consider.

To start off, this isn't my first Rodeo with IEM/earbuds, especially wireless ones. The packaging and feature set is quite appealing, especially in a market full of competitive options. FIT: I'm happy to say that these buds have no issues with how they fit in my ears nor do I have to worry about them falling out. This is very important as the TF8Q is marketed towards being sporty. I was afraid they would struggle in this area, but they pass with flying colors.. 5/5 SUBJECTIVE SOUND: I'm not exactly found of the the sound signature of these IEMS (Tried all tip sizes), but they're not terrible either. I just wish they were a bit more detailed. They default in bass boost mode, but you can change this to flat/Natural with the LG TONE APP. Overall opinion of subjective sound quality? 3.5/5. Decent. BATTERY ENDURANCE: Excellent.. Zero issues 5/5 BT CONNECTIVITY/MULTI-PAIRING/LG TONE APP: This is where the TF8Q really struggle for me. I'm generally used to seamless connectivity and responsiveness and these just annoy me for a better lack of terms. It sometimes glitches and requires you to reset the connection between your devices. Multi-pairing requires enabling the feature in the LG TONE APP. Battery life percentage can only be seen in the APP as well, at least on my brand of phone. This gets a 2/5 for me. NOISE CANCELING/AMBIENT TRANSPARENCY MODE: Noise canceling works decent enough, but the ambient mode could use a little work.. Not as good as what I'm used to. CONTROLS: Easy to use, but you can accidently change modes or pause music if you're trying to reposition your earbud inside your ear. Works as intended otherwise. UNIQUE FEATURES: The case has a feature called UVNANO+ which apparently kills 99% of bacteria within 10 minutes of being charged. I can't really judge how this works but I'm sure it does what its suppose to. Pretty cool. The second cool feature is the USB-C to 3.5MM cable. This allows you to charge your case and connect it to a source like a Plane audio jack, PC, Portable player, and or Phones that still have jacks built in. I've never seen this on wireless buds, but its a welcomed feature. NERD FACTS: The buds operate at 32BIT FLOAT/44.1khz and cannot be changed. Mic is 16 bit/16000khz. Don't expect the best possible voice quality for calls. OVERALL: They're not perfect, nor does it fit my criteria of preferred sound, but they're loaded with features and I can see them working well for a lot of people, especially if you like pre EQ'd sound. Overall? 3/5 for general use and 5/5 for fit and battery life!

I have been using a pair of wireless earbuds made by a company that is well-known for the quality of its audio products and also for their very high price tags. But I wanted to try the LG TONE-TF8Q earbuds because I was intrigued by some of the advertised features. I was not disappointed. One of the clever, unique features is the capability of the charging case to turn into a transmitter when plugged into an audio device through a special analog cable. So, for example, you can connect the case through the cable into the 1/8" audio jack on an airplane to listen to music or movie audio with the wireless earbuds instead of wired earbuds. I haven't tested this on a plane, but I tried it through the headphone jack of my laptop and it works perfectly. Another unique feature is the ability of the charging case to bathe the earbuds in disinfecting UV light while they are being stored. By default, the UV turns on for ten minutes, but this can be adjusted to run all the time while the earbuds are in the case. Enough on the clever case. The earbuds themselves deliver excellent sound quality, as good as the quality of my more expensive buds. The app that accompanies the TONE-TF8Q allows for 5 equalizer presets and, of course, the ability to set your own equalizer settings, two of which can be saved as your custom settings. The app, by the way, made connecting to my phone by Bluetooth absolutely effortless. No need to open my phone's Bluetooth settings; simply by booting up the app for the first time, the earbuds connected. One slightly disconcerting feature for me is the touchpad feature of the earbuds. I know that tapping on the earbuds once or twice to start/stop play and to turn the volume up or down is a standard, expected feature for headphones and earbuds. But the touchpads are so sensitive and the buds are so small that when I insert them in my ears I can't help but hit the touchpad unintentionally. Furthermore, it seems that when I do this, the earbuds automatically start playing the last thing I listened to (in this case, some music on Spotify) without the Spotify app appearing to be open on my phone. At first I was mystified about where the music was coming from until I figured this out. The touchpad settings can, of course, be turned off or changed to a different command or to voice command. However, I could not figurer out how to use voice command after choosing that setting and I found nothing online or in the manual about this feature. One other small dissatisfaction is the noise cancelling feature. This is an important feature fore me when traveling on a noisy plane. Not being able to test them on a plane at the time of writing this review, my next best test is using the earbuds while standing next to my noisy dryer when it is running. The noise cancellation definitely damped down the dryer noise, but not as well as my more expensive earbuds. Satisfactory, but not great. These small issues aside, I am very pleased with the TONE-TF8Q. They fit securely in my ears and do not fall out when I shake my head up and down and side to side, so they are good for exercising. The sound quality is good and the noise cancellation, acceptable. I can recommend these earbuds.

The LG Tone Free Fit headphones are designed for active wear, so are great for use while running, walking, or simply listening to music while you work. These Bluetooth headphones come with three sets of earpieces for a comfortable fit. The earpieces come in a black hard case with a neon yellow liner to match the black and yellow earpieces. The case holds the earpieces in with magnets, so the earpieces don't fall out. It uses a USB-C charging cable with a standard headphone plug on the other end. Put the headphone plug into your computer to charge the earpieces. A light on the case lets you know the earphones are charging. You control the headphone settings with the LG TONE Free app (available free for iPhone and Android phones). The app is intuitive, and setup is easy. The best features of the apps are: - the choice of five preset equalizer settings, plus custom settings; - the ability to control ambient sound with a choice of three settings; - custom touchpad settings - the ability to pair the headphones with multiple devices. I tested the earphones with music, with radio broadcast, and with a podcast. I like the ability to quickly adjust the equalizer setting with one tap on my iPhone. Like other Bluetooth headphones, it takes a bit of time to learn which taps control the right and left earpieces, e.g., to turn them on an off, to increase or decrease volume, to answer the phone, etc. I also tested the earphones with a long call on my iPhone. I found that the phone call sounded the best with the Ambient Sound mode turned on. I have owned several sets of LG earphones over the years, and these True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Earphones do not disappoint!

These LG wireless earbuds are my first pair of wireless earbuds and I am impressed!! Set up was super easy with downloading the free app and charging the earbuds with the included USB charger. They were fully charged in about an hour and I’ve been using them for 4 days on and off without losing g battery power! The earbuds come with several options of ear gels to adapt to for your comfort/ear. They also come with 2 sets of ear hooks to adapt to your comfort/fit. The case charges the earbuds when they are placed inside. I found it easy to transfer between phones calls, laptop documents, etc. but gently touching the exterior of the earbud while in use. These earbuds are noise cancelling making the surrounding noise undetectable. You can choose to have ambient sound so that you can hear sound around your environment. A unique feature to these earbuds is the swivel technology that allows them to securely for snug in your ear so that you can do rigorous types of activity/exercise and they do not budge. The app has several features that are helpful but I really like the “locate” feature that from the app has the earbuds emit a chirping sound allowing your to locate them if misplaced! Overall my experience so far has been very positive and I would recommend to others!

These earbuds are a welcome surprise from LG. I had no idea LG even made earbuds until I found these. They actually are close to other much more expensive earbuds I’ve had from brands known for them. Setup and programming are super simple with the Tone LG app. Both of the earbuds have tap controls that can be programmed to do different things in the app. The change between noise canceling and and ambient sounds is quite different, much more so than another high quality pair I have. You can change between the two modes by touching either earbud and holding or you can do it in the app. Noise canceling is very, very impressive. Switching to ambient dramatically lowers the volume and allows outside sounds through. There are five different equalizer settings in the app that noticeably change the sound. Overall sound quality is very good if not great. Being a huge bass fan, they deliver a little less bass even in bass boost than my other earbuds. However this is definitely not a deal breaker. The case is very smart looking and charges the earbuds when placed in it. The case itself is charged with a USB-C cord. The only negative thing I can say is that the pieces that hold them into your ear are a little odd and not as comfortable as others I’ve used. But again, not that bad. Overall for the money and paired with the Tone app, these are pretty amazing.

The LG TONE Free Fit wireless earbuds are a decent set of headphones, yet their sound quality is far from being exceptional. While they possess some cool features and nice technology, their middle-of-the-road performance when it comes to playing music makes them fall short of being a "must-have" item. Still, the benefits they do offer may still be enough to entice you to overlook their so-so audio reproduction capabilities. My first impression was positive, as I was impressed with the packaging, which appears to be more eco-friendly than most tech products and was thoughtfully laid out. These earbuds come with different size earbud tips and ear hooks, which ensure that everyone can get a comfortable fit. Also in the box is the charging case, charging cable, and an auxiliary cable that allows you to plug these headphones into standard headphone jack inputs. I appreciate that the charging case is magnetic, so when you go to place the earbuds back in the case, they will automatically fall into place. While the case has the means to sanitize the earbuds with UV light, I didn’t really have a way to measure how well this feature worked. Charging time to full did not take long, and I was soon ready to pair these headphones to my Apple iPhone. I was prompted to download an LG app that helps control the various features, and it actually works quite well. While the earbuds do have touch controls by tapping the outside of the left or right buds, I typically controlled everything via my smartphone and the app. I do have to say that I’ve used similar Bluetooth apps for other headphones, and the LG app is by far the easiest and most streamlined one to use. Listening to a wide range of music led me to conclude that the sound of the LG TONE earbuds is good, but not amazing. All of the music I listened to was in Apple Lossless (ALAC) format, downloaded from Bandcamp, or imported from my collection of CDs. I tested music from hip-hop, metal, country, electronic, and reggae artists, and I would say that the LG earbuds seem best suited for more modern, bass-heavy genres. While all of the elements of the sound were adequate (bass, mid, and treble), there was simply nothing that stood out as being exceptional. The (max) volume is also relatively low, with the maximum volume not being anywhere loud enough that I felt I should turn down the music to safeguard my hearing. The various EQ settings on the LG app helped me find a sound that I preferred for most songs, but again, I was never floored by the performance of these earbuds. While I wasn't particularly blown away by the sound quality, there were some positive aspects when using these headphones. There was never any distortion; there was no static or interference from the Bluetooth; and the connection was rock solid due to the earbuds using Bluetooth version 5.3. The noise-cancelling feature works relatively well, although I personally preferred to keep it off to save battery and hear a bit more outside noise. Answering phone calls worked perfectly fine, and people on the other end did not complain about my mic quality. Additionally, the fit of the earbuds was secure due to the right size tips and the corresponding ear hooks. I wasn’t worried about them falling out while I was using them, which is a plus for active users. The battery life is also exceptional, and since the case can be used to charge the earbuds, I didn't have to worry about charging these very often. At the end of the day, I’m left feeling that these earbuds certainly get the job done, but they don’t do anything in spectacular fashion. It's almost as if the earbuds themselves are a 9 or 10, but the sound quality is simply a 5. While I would love more impressive sound from the LG TONE Free Fit wireless earbuds, they remain a solid option for those looking for a reliable set of Bluetooth headphones that can complement their active lifestyle.

The LG Tone Free TF8s are definitely my favorite pair of earbuds.  They have more features than some of the other competitive brands, and  have great sound.  The charging case is nice and compact, and can even comfortably fit in your pocket.  The case comes with a a couple awesome and unique abilities. It can connect your  wireless earbuds to any audio source with a 3.5mm audio jack. This feature works great. I was even able to connect the earbuds to my PS5 through the audio jack  on my controller. The audio sounded great, and I was even able to use the earbuds  for voice chat with the mic on the earbuds. The other impressive feature offered here  is the UVnano. The UVnano works automatically during the charging of your earbuds. It only takes ten minutes for the UVnano to sanitize your earbuds. When the case is closed and the earbuds are in place, a combination of a nanometer and UV LEDs  kill up to 99.9% of bacteria in and around the actual earbuds. The battery life is typically 10 hours, but you can use the fully charged case to get a max  of 30hours of use before having to find an outlet somewhere. The earbuds also come with a dimensional sound system from Meridian. It's a system similar to Dolby surround with 3D directional and spatial audio. Meridian sound systems can be found in Range Rover and Jaguar vehicles as well as other high end applications.   The directional audio is very precise and and very robust. The TF8s use Meridian's HSP to improve the acoustics in the earbuds. Headphone Spatial Processing improves the unnatural soundstage that typically occurs with traditional headphones. The system uses cross talk between the right and left channels in combination with special filters to replicate the acoustic shadowing caused by the user's own head. It tries to create a more natural  and stable out of the head soundstage without effecting overall tone or balance. The HSP is actually pretty effective as it does sound like the audio is coming from outside the head, as if you weren't really wearing the buds. In addition to the HSP, the TF8s have a Hybrid ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) Technology that helps to filter out unwanted background audio while in use. Traditional ANC uses  one set of microphones, either on the outside or on the inside to try to filter unwanted noises out. Hybrid ANC uses a mic on both the outside and the inside to better measure and filter the  background noises. The design itself is pretty comfortable, especially with the Swivel Grip and soft Eargel adapters. There are additional size adapters included with the buds for slightly larger or smaller ears. Cleaning is easy, especially since the case sanitizes the buds every time they are charged. However you can even give them a quick light rinse down as these are IP67 rated. These are dust and water resistant for up to 30minutes in one meter of water. The buds will give you their best performance when using both at the same time, but they  can also work individually with either bud being left in the case. You can refer to the included manual for tap functionality and available features. Calls are very clear on both ends of the line. I have even started using these instead of my vehicle's built in hands free kit, as the tone and clarity is so much higher than the speakerphone in the car. I used to have a difficult time trying to understand people with accents through the car's speakerphone as some of the bass and treble are washed away with other noises through the speakers. It is so much easier to actually hear the syllables being pronounced through these buds. If you download the LG Tone Free app, you can have a lot more control over the earbuds, by swapping between the ambient and noise cancelling modes as well as adjusting the EQ features. Through the app you can even have the buds read your incoming texts. You can change the tap/touch functionality for  each bud, and even use it to locate your lost buds. Overall these are very comfortable, and have incredible sound and bass. The features are just as impressive  as the sound quality. I just can't believe how much they packed into such a small lightweight device. These will now be the new standard that I will judge other buds by.

I will keep this review short. These buds are some of the best I've ever used. The comfort, security in-ear, and features really set these apart. That being said, there is one major flaw that baffles me. Wireless charging is missing from these. I don't understand why they didn't add it. There other pair of buds with a tail, at the same price point, has wireless charging. No having this feature ruins the buds for me. I do everything with wireless charging. Unfortunately, its making me looking for other options.