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Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 | LG Tone Free Fit TF8 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IP67 |
weight | 9.8g | 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 | 11mm | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 97dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
battery power | 60mAh | 68mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 54ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
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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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second number of 5 means 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a rating of IP67 meaning that
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a higher dust resistance than OnePlus Buds Pro 2
and that of liquids is that,
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a higher liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8, at 5.7g
weigh less than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by -4.1g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are resistant to sweat
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 sounds.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a juicier bass than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery life is
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case is said to have a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 10 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery power is 68mAh.
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 8mAh
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 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 electronics.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will work well with your MacBook. 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.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a latency of 54ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
While the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
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.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 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 just thirty minutes.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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 LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the option 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 device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have a control panel on them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.