A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 IP67

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP55, the Jabra Elite 5'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 medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

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

Weight

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 5.7g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8, at 5.7g are lighter than the Jabra Elite 5 with a difference -4.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

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

Wingtips Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have sweat resistance

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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite 5's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Jabra Elite 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Jabra Elite 5 and LG Tone Free Fit TF8 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both LG Tone Free Fit TF8, and Jabra Elite 5 have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making both LG Tone Free Fit TF8, and Jabra Elite 5 similar in how loud their sound gets , a common assumption 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 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

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

The Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component 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 means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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

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Battery Life

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

The Jabra Elite 5's battery life is 9 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite 5's case is said to have a full charge of 27 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 7 hours

Charge Time

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 1hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 5's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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 Jabra Elite 5 by 1 hours

Battery Power

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 68mAh

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 have 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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 v5.3

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

Jabra Elite 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 Jabra Elite 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Has Aac

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 5 will work fine with your iPhone. 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

Jabra Elite 5 6only

Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can 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 but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Supports Fast Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

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

Multipoint Count

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 2only

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Warranty Period

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

The Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

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

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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

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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