A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 IP67

Mpow Flame S IPX7

IP ratings refer to the rank 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 say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP67, the LG Tone Free Fit TF8's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second number 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, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 5.7g

Mpow Flame S ✗

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a weight of 5.7g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

True wireless devices have no wires linking 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 a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When used rightly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 are resistant to sweat

Mpow Flame S'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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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 overcome background noise.

The Mpow Flame S too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

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

Driver Unit Size

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20000Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

This is given by the manufacturer, and the LG Tone Free Fit TF8's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Charge Time

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 1hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 when they have been unused for extended periods.

Battery Power

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 68mAh

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 state of your earbuds and case.

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 v5.3

Mpow Flame S v5

The 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.

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

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

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the LG Tone Free Fit TF8

Has Aac

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 fine with your iPad. If you intend 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 Mpow Flame S 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 Ldac

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S 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 Low Latency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S 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

Mpow Flame S ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Mpow Flame S 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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The Mpow Flame S 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 jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Mpow Flame S have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 2only

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Mpow Flame S also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Mpow Flame S also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	LG Tone Free Fit TF8	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP67	IPX7
	weight	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	6mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	10hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	✗
	charge time	1hours	✗
	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 ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	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 Review By Comparison of the Lg Tone Free Fit Tf8 Vs. Mpow Flame S

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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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

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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