A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 IP67

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

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

Scoring IP67, the LG Tone Free Fit TF8's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes 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, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a higher liquid rating than Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro

Weight

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 5.7g

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a weight of 5.7g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, at 12.2g are heavier than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 with a difference of 6.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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 have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Sweat Resistance

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 are resistant to sweat

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro and LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have Active Noise Cancellation 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 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6mm

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 5mm , 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Highest Frequency

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20000Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 10hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

The 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is less than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 20hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 1 hours

Charge Time

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 1hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro takes 0.52 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 0.48 hours

Battery Power

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 68mAh

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the LG Tone Free Fit TF8

Has Aac

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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.

Since its 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 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 6only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 6only

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have 6 microphones.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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 run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 2only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally 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 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

LG Tone Free Fit TF8 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	LG Tone Free Fit TF8	Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP67	IPX4
	weight	5.7g	12.2g
	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	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	10hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	21hours
	charge time	1hours	0.52hours
	battery power	68mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	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	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 Aptx Adaptive

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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