A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 IP67

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP67, the LG Tone Free Fit TF8's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

In comparison to the LG Tone Free Fit TF8, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JBL Live Free 2 has a lower liquid rating than LG Tone Free Fit TF8

Weight

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 5.7g

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a weight of 5.7g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g weigh more than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by of 4.1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

Sweat Resistance

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have sweat resistance

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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 Free 2 ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have stereo speakers, what this means is that LG Tone Free Fit TF8's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Live Free 2 and LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

JBL Live Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Live Free 2, and LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6mm

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the device.

JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 5mm , 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 yeah, 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

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Free 2'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

JBL Live Free 2 20000Hz

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/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 Free 2 7hours

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery life is 10 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Live Free 2's battery life is less than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 3 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the LG Tone Free Fit TF8's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours, more than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 8 hours

Charge Time

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 1hours

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 68mAh

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.

JBL Live Free 2 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 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Live Free 2 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

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the LG Tone Free Fit TF8

Has Aac

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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 a similar 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 iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6only

JBL Live Free 2 6only

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have 6 microphones.

JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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 JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Also the JBL Live Free 2 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 2only

JBL Live Free 2 2only

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

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

Has A Mute Function

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Live Free 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

With the LG Tone Free Fit TF8, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Free 2 also have a case 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

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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