A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 IP67

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

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

Scoring IPX5, the JBL LIVE 300's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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.

In comparison to the JBL LIVE 300, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a rating of IP67 meaning that they are completely dust proof and that of liquids is that, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a higher liquid rating than JBL LIVE 300

Weight

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 5.7g

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

The JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8, at 5.7g are lighter than the JBL LIVE 300 by -60g

Has No Wires Or Cables

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL LIVE 300 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

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

Sweat Resistance

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 are resistant to sweat

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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

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

Has An Earbud Foam

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL LIVE 300 have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 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.

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 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both LG Tone Free Fit TF8, and JBL LIVE 300 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6mm

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

JBL LIVE 300 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 0.2mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20Hz

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

JBL LIVE 300's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces 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 can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20000Hz

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

The JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

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 ✗

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL LIVE 300's measurement is 95dB/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

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

JBL LIVE 300's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 JBL LIVE 300 by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20hours

JBL LIVE 300 14hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL LIVE 300's case has a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 JBL LIVE 300 by 6 hours

Charge Time

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 1hours

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL LIVE 300's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 1 hours

Battery Power

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 68mAh

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

JBL LIVE 300's battery power is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery power is 68mAh. more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 8mAh

Has Wireless Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable 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 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 v5.3

JBL LIVE 300 v5

The JBL LIVE 300 have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 JBL LIVE 300 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10meters

JBL LIVE 300 10meters

JBL LIVE 300 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Has Aac

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 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 JBL LIVE 300 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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

JBL LIVE 300 2only

The JBL LIVE 300 have 2 microphones.

While the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The 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.

Supports Fast Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling 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

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets 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	JBL LIVE 300
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP67	IPX5
	weight	5.7g	65.7g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	95dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	14hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	battery power	68mAh	60mAh
	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	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	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 An Earbud Foam

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

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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