A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ip67

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ip54

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP54, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a rating of IP67 meaning that Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a lower dust resistance than LG Tone Free Fit TF8 and that of liquids is that, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a lower liquid rating than LG Tone Free Fit TF8

Weight

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 5.7g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 50g

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8, at 5.7g are lighter than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 with a difference -44.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

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

Wingtips Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have sweat resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bowers & Wilkins PI7's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both LG Tone Free Fit TF8 and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and LG Tone Free Fit TF8 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both LG Tone Free Fit TF8, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 9.2mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 3.2mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

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

Lowest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10hz

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can make sound with a juicier bass than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8

Highest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20,000hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 20,000hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 4.5hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is 4.5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery life is more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 5.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 2 hours

Charge Time

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 1hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 3hours

It takes 3 hours to fully charge the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 2 hours

Battery Power

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 68mah

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

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

Bluetooth Version

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 v5.3

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 v5

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10meters

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10meters

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7

Has Aac

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Hd

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 6only

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have 6 microphones.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

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

Multipoint Count

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 2only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

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

Has Voice Prompts

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

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

Travel Bag Is Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	LG Tone Free Fit TF8	Bowers & Wilkins PI7
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip67	ip54
	weight	5.7g	50g
	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	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	10hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	10hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	18hours
	charge time	1hours	3hours
	battery power	68mah	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
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	✗
	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

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Hd

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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