LG Tone Free TF8 Review | Waterproof True Wireless Sport Earbuds

[@cameronkline1100]

Hey Andy. I just got these over the weekend. I have to say that these sound better and fit better for me compared to the Vista 2’s that I have. Jaybird is terrific, but I feel the sound is warmer, anc is slightly better, and phone calls across the board are better. The no wind reduction is really the only negative mark I have so far. Turning off noise cancellation and ambient make a big difference in this regard. I got this on sale for 127 this last weekend. Wireless charging I feel is still a niche. The slow charging I have always disliked. I agree however it should be a feature given this price range where it is usually 200. Other earbuds in this range and below it have that feature. I’m going to test these more, but you convinced me to get them. I like having another option for working out so thank you for the reviews and the channel. You give honest reviews even if a video is being sponsored by that said company.

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks man, I’m glad to hear the TF8 works for you too. At that price it’s an excellent value 👍

[@DeSilsky]

Nice review as always, Andy. I am very happy with the Tone Free 9, the previous one. Very solid and discreet earbuds with excellent sound.

[@_-Z-]

LG seems to be really cranking out new models lately. Sounds like you're planning a comparison video with these down the road. Hopefully, you'll include the Jaybird Vista 2 in the comparison as well because I'm interested in how you think they compare in different areas. Thank you for another great review, Andy! 👍

[@AndysTechTone]

I will more than likely include the Vista 2 in that comparison

[@_-Z-]

Looking forward to it. 🙂

[@madcatter972]

Your reviews are top class, thanks so much!

[@Andyhandle]

Very comprehensive review, thanks. These are discounted at the moment. LG don't get as much publicity as some aobuta great that you cover them.

[@JL-ri9mv]

Sound is not great at all and ANC does nothing when enabled

[@douchebaggins7]

Excellent review. Naming a pair of earbuds "Tone Free" sounds a little strange.

[@bozardo101]

Thank you so much for making this review!!! These are EXCELLENT EARBUDS!!

[@AndysTechTone]

They are great indeed 👍

[@andrejstemmle606]

Dear Andy like I‘m used when it comes to Your videos, this one is exceptional and detailed and PROFESSIONAL like ALL YOUR PRECIOUS videos. Way to keep on Going, Andy ❤️👏👍👌🙏

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks Andrej 😎

[@Max.527]

Wireless earphone master! 16k subs coming up!

[@AndysTechTone]

Getting there slowly… 😎

[@Max.527]

@@AndysTechTone Galaxy Buds Pro 2 review is needed ✌️

[@AndysTechTone]

@@Max.527 not sure it will happen any soon I’m afraid

[@zerofrictioncycling992]

ah bloody heck. wind noise. I tried jabra active 8 but even mild wind sounds like im in a hurricane. what is a good ear bud for cycling?!

[@AndysTechTone]

try something with an open-ear design maybe

[@zerofrictioncycling992]

@@AndysTechTone that would let wind in no? i have a set of fio open back ear buds and unsurprisingly, that lets the wind in.....I am unsure why opening to wind would improve? I have a set of sony wh xm5 which are best to date but i still had to tape mic's shut which improves a lot. So far these are the leaders by miles in that i can still actually hear a podcast at 40kmh, but it still a bit of strain. I did this with the jabra's but they are still terrible, it seems the case itself just amplifies wind resonance. Sans taping the jabra elite active 8 you cant even use walking on mildy windy day - so i have no idea how this is completely missed in like every review for them of which i checked a lot before buying. Even with mic's taped - useless on a bike above about 15kmh, all you can hear is hurricane. what surprises me with so, so, so many active earbud reviews (and i mean like i have checked so many) is that the reviews dont cover wind noise. And so i will see a great review for X ear bud aimed for activity, then do deeper research on forums /cycling forums - and what do you know - cyclists who try report astoundingly bad re wind noise. So it seems no reviewers for "active" focussed ear buds are covering this, which seems a miss considering there are a lot of cyclists. Have just purchased bose QC ultra and so far only just tested walking outside but i am very hopefully - the general household use the noise cancelling and sound quality is SUPREME, i love love love them, didnt think they would be this noticeably better than the sony's as most reviews have them pretty close, but oh man the sony's which i thought were overall great cant hold a candle to the bose QC ultra in just round the house use.... i have been since so excited i am actually nervous to try them in the wind for the first time on todays training ride incase wind is bad..... i am so hopeful i wont have to tape mic's on these ...... fingers crossed, let me know if you want me update :)

[@zerofrictioncycling992]

@@AndysTechTone alrighty bose qc ultra tried yesterday - omg so good. some wind noise still at 40 kmh + speeds, but even at 50kmh + podcast easily heard, and wind noise is about 10% of that vs Jabra 8 active at 15kmh! They are easily about 3x less than the sony wf-xm5's - really surprised the bose noise cancelling, wind noise cancelling and sound quality is so much higher than the sony's when they generally review pretty close to each other. I am no audiophile but have been trying quite a number of ear buds last few years - the sony's have been a big cut above everything else, but the bose are a big cut above the sony's in every way which yeah based on the reviews i have been surprised, but very pleasantly so. Sound quality is even way better than my $700 Fiio's.

[@henrydecoster5823]

Would you regard these as inferior to the Bose sport? I’m looking to upgrade from the old Bose sports I have

[@AndysTechTone]

The sound might be less exciting but you get many more useful features, a more robust design and longer battery life instead

[@henrydecoster5823]

@@AndysTechTone Thank you! So no direct upgrade across the board from the Bose Sport? What about the Jabra Elite 7

[@AndysTechTone]

@@henrydecoster5823 Unless you consider adding active noise cancelling, hear through, Meridian DSP modes, manual EQ, UV sanitizing, proper customisable touch controls, longer playtime or better IP rating an upgrade then yeah, no direct upgrade there... 🤔 And in this case the Jabra buds are the same

[@henrydecoster5823]

@@AndysTechTone finally got the tone tf8’s, compared them with my 1st gen Bose sports, and can say from a sound quality standpoint they are awful compared to Bose. Returned them and will try the cheaper supposedly better Sennheiser sport🫡.

[@popit3953]

@@henrydecoster5823did you try the sennheiser sport one are they an upgrade? And how do they sound comparatively?

[@Victorinox99]

Excellent review. What would you pick between these vs JBL reflect flow pro, and bose sport earbuds?

[@AndysTechTone]

I’d still pick the Bose Sport inspite being inferior and lacking buds in many ways except for two major areas. Comfort and sound, both of which are excellent in my opinion.

[@Victorinox99]

@@AndysTechTone Interesting. What would you choose between the other 2 (JBL vs LG)?

[@AndysTechTone]

@@Victorinox99 that’s a tough one but I’d probably end up with the LG buds

[@cameronkline1100]

Love the review. I have the Jaybird Vista 2's and rock those fairly often. How would you compare these to those? Is the sound better on these than the Jaybird's? Would it be worth upgrading?

[@AndysTechTone]

I don’t think it’s worth upgrading based on sound quality alone.

[@cameronkline1100]

@@AndysTechTone Thank you Andy. Update on the Jaybird’s. I had horrible luck with them bc of the left earbud not charging and the battery case had the same issue. Long story short, Jaybird sent me a new pair and they work great now.

[@AndysTechTone]

@@cameronkline1100 I’ve heard that a lot of people had a similar issue

[@hayteren]

I would be interested to hear your opinion: The Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds are now $100. Do you think the jaybirds at that price are worth getting instead of the LGs?

[@AndysTechTone]

For a hundred there is no question, the Vista2 are the better deal

[@hayteren]

@@AndysTechTone thanks for replying. I got my Vista 2s and I'm more than pleased!

[@AndysTechTone]

@@hayteren Glad to hear that 👍

[@shane329]

Hi Andy, love the reviews. Just wondering have you ever seen IP rating certificates provided by the manufacturer. I have had many earbuds fail due to water/sweat ingress despite High IP rating. Id be interested to see how the testing is carried out and by who. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@AndysTechTone]

I’ve had a few manufacturers who sent me the actual certificate as the official specs were not quite clear on that but I usually just trust the spec sheet of the product. And also my own short term experience of course. Over time all buds and headphones will loose some of their sealing properties due to wear and tear especially if the buds are exposed to loads of sweat and water

[@shane329]

@@AndysTechTone Thanks Andy. As well as moisture ingress issues , I also struggle with the touch button activation when using wireless earbuds. Especially when wearing a hat during running. Can you recommend an earbud with tactile buttons in the €30 to €50 budget?

[@AndysTechTone]

@@shane329 I’m afraid I don’t have any recommendations for you in that price bracket…

[@oschaening]

What are the limitations if you pair this buds to an iPhone? thanks in advance. Love your videos by the way!

[@AndysTechTone]

There is none that I know of. You have access to all the same features and settings through the LG app on both Android and iOS

[@mirskeinereingefalln]

How would you compare these to the Klipsch T5 II Sport regarding sound characteristic/quality? I am looking for dry/tight base with at least some punch, decent mid presence and unobtrusive treble.

[@AndysTechTone]

Honestly it’s been at least two years since my Klipsch review and I don’t have the buds anymore so I cannot really compare the two for you. The TF8 has a rather warm and massive bass with a slight dip in the midrange so this might not be the sound you are looking for. I’m working on a sport earbuds comparison (Jabra, Beats, JBL, Sennheiser, LG) and after some extensive A/B testing I will give my opinion on the sound quality of each so you might want to watch that

[@ruben7266]

Do you recommend these headphones for running and cycling or better others? like for example the jayrbid vista 2 or some other for 210 dollars? thanks a lot

[@AndysTechTone]

My sport earbuds comparison is just around the corner but I highly recommend these for any exercise. Maybe wind noise is not the best so that could be an issue in transparency mode on a bike though...

[@ruben7266]

@@AndysTechTone and to run the new lg tone fit tf8 then better than the vista 2 or some others for that price of 220 dollars? thank you very much for your dedicated time

[@AndysTechTone]

@@ruben7266 I get a tight fit the TF8 but also with the Jabra Elite 7 Active and the Beats Fit Pro

[@hayteren]

Thanks for reviewing! And I find your accent less offensive than the British anyways.

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks Hayden 😎

[@FrootNoobzSC]

Did anyone's tf8 constantly create breaks in sound during their listening sessions? I feel like mine does it a few times during a single song. I tried other earplugs with my phone and they all worked fine just this one seems to do this for some reason

[@SplitSquats]

Are you still having this problem? Thinking of buying these

[@FrootNoobzSC]

@@SplitSquats No, I think the first ones were just defective

[@SplitSquats]

@@FrootNoobzSC gotcha. Thanks, man