A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 IP67

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Beats Studio Buds, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a rating of IP67 meaning that they are completely dust proof and that of liquids is that, Beats Studio Buds has a lower liquid rating than LG Tone Free Fit TF8

Weight

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 5.7g

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8, at 5.7g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both LG Tone Free Fit TF8, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6mm

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20000Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20000Hz

Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10hours

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery life is more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20hours

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 4 hours

Charge Time

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 1hours

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 68mAh

Beats Studio Buds ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery power is 68mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 v5.3

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Beats Studio Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10meters

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds

Has Aac

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6only

Beats Studio Buds 6only

Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.

While the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Beats Studio Buds ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 2only

Beats Studio Buds 2only

Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	LG Tone Free Fit TF8	Beats Studio Buds
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP67	IPX4
	weight	5.7g	5.1g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	8.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	100.5dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	16hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	battery power	68mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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