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Category | Features | LG Tone Free Fit TF8 | Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
weight | 5.7g | ✗ | |
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 | 13mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 25hours | |
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 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
In comparison to the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a rating of IP67 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro has a lower liquid rating than LG Tone Free Fit TF8
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a weight of 5.7g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have sweat resistance
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro and LG Tone Free Fit TF8 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise while 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 technology to cancel it out.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro driver unit is 13mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 7mm
, 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 deliver better quality sound.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device 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 implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery life is 9 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 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 25 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.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 5 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 1 hours
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery capacity 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 8mAh
LG Tone Free Fit TF8, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have 6 microphones.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro, 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 also have a control panel on them.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.