A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Huawei FreeBuds 5i IP54

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 IP67

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5i's rating for solids indicates 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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Huawei FreeBuds 5i, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a rating of IP67 meaning that Huawei FreeBuds 5i has a lower dust resistance than LG Tone Free Fit TF8 and that of liquids is that, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a higher liquid rating than Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Weight

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 9.2g

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 5.7g

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a weight of 9.2g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8, at 5.7g weigh less than the Huawei FreeBuds 5i with a difference -3.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5i are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have sweat resistance

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Huawei FreeBuds 5i have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears 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 plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10mm

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5i driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit 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 Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 4mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20Hz

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 40000Hz

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that Huawei FreeBuds 5i can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8

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Battery Life

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 7.5hours

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10hours

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is 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 Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 2.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 20.5hours

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Huawei FreeBuds 5i's case has a full charge of 20.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 0.5 hours

Charge Time

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 1hours

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 1hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Huawei FreeBuds 5i'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, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Battery Power

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 55mAh

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 68mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5i's battery capacity is 55mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery power is 68mAh. more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 13mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Huawei FreeBuds 5i v5.2

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 v5.3

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 10meters

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10meters

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Has Aac

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5i support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Audio Latency

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 94ms

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a latency of 94ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 4only

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6only

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have 4 microphones.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 microphones are 6, more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5i by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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

Mic Sensitivity

Huawei FreeBuds 5i -47dBV/Pa

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i microphone sensitivity is measured at -47dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too 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

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Huawei FreeBuds 5i support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Huawei FreeBuds 5i 2only

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 2only

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily 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 Huawei FreeBuds 5i . 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

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

With the Huawei FreeBuds 5i, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Huawei FreeBuds 5i ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5i come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Huawei FreeBuds 5i	LG Tone Free Fit TF8
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP67
	weight	9.2g	5.7g
	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	10mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	20.5hours	20hours
	charge time	1hours	1hours
	battery power	55mAh	68mAh
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	audio latency	94ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-47dBV/Pa	✗
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

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 Ldac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

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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