Do you remember life before wireless headphones? Constant tangles to unpick, wires to worry about and as for work outs? Well, you’d be lucky if your earphones weren’t yanked out mid lunge. True Wireless Bluetooth tech has been a godsend for audiophiles and gym bunnies everywhere.
And with LG’s new true wireless TONE Free UFP8 earbuds joining the party, we couldn’t wait to see what LG had in store. So, listen up!
Music to your ears
When wireless headphones were first released, there was a lot of talk about whether we were sacrificing sound quality for novelty. But LG is taking sound seriously by partnering up with experts Meridian – who’ve been in the business since 1977. These small earphones use Meridian’s amazing spatial upmixing skills. What does that mean? Well, it means the sound stage is expanded to make everything you listen to sound more lifelike and immersive – so much so that you might forget you’ve got earphones in!
You can also switch up your sound with different preset modes including Immersive, Natural, Bass Boost and Treble Boost – so, you’ve got the ability to bring the bassline front and centre for big dance tunes, or make the conversation clearer in that must-hear podcast.
Noise you control
If you’re out and about or just getting down to some work, it’s great to be able to control what sounds you let in. With Active Noise Cancellation, noise reduction technology kicks in and blocks out surrounding disturbances. So, you can get lost in your fave album or playlist without the distractions. If you want to let the outside world in, just tap. And if you’re ordering a coffee or chatting to colleagues in between tunes, switch to Chat Mode. It lets you get into the conversation without needing to remove your earbuds each time. Handy!
It’s not just about cancelling noise, either. Making the sound perfect for you is all part of it. Download the TONE Free app and you can tweak the EQ settings until it perfectly suits what you’re listening to. Plus, the app can even help you locate your earphones if you’ve accidentally left them somewhere. Clever stuff!
Sounds clean
More than ever, we’re conscious of keeping clean. And that’s where some really clever tech rides to the rescue. Pop your TONE Free UFP8s into their charging case and 99.9% of bacteria is zapped away thanks to UVnano technology*. This is a great feature because, be honest, how many of us get around to giving our earphones a proper clean?
Chat away
Want to catch up with your mates on the move without having your phone glued to your ear. The LG TONE Free UFP8 earbuds have an ingenious solution.
Inside the earbuds are not one, not two, but three microphones. That’s so they can accurately block out noises like passing traffic and background echoes, while amplifying your voice at the same time. It may feel like you’re speaking nowhere near the microphone, but that’s not a problem. It’ll pick up your voice loud and clear, and your friends will hear you as if you’re chatting in the comfort of your own home.
Sorted for sport
While the lack of wires means you can run without bouncing wires or jump on a machine without worrying about a tangle, LG’s new earphones both have IPX4 rating – which means they’re both water and sweat resistant. So, pop in your earphones, get lost in your fave motivational playlist and put in a serious workout session! No sweat.
Battery life that lasts
If there’s a possible downside to going wireless, it’s that you have to keep an eye on battery levels. Fortunately, LG have got this spot on. You’ll get a total of 24 hours battery life on one charge – that’s a massive 10 hours from the earbuds and a further 14 hours when they’re popped back into the charging cradle. A whole day without needing a power cable!
And even when the juice is running low, you can get a whole hour of extra playtime with just a 5-minute charge.
Easy to control
No need to fumble for buttons. You can do everything from skip tracks to change the volume with just a few taps. And if you’re looking for that track? You can find that perfect playlist just by asking with Siri or Google Assistant on your connected smartphone. Anything you want to do – skip to the next song, lower the volume when you’re crossing the road, or even hear your favourite teams latest score, you can do by asking your voice assistant.
Want to know more?
Think you’ve found your next pair of earphones in the form of the brilliant LG TONE Free UFP8s? You can always chat an expert in-store or via video call on ShopLive. They’ll be able walk you through all the great features these earbuds have to offer and help you make the right decision.
*UVnano is a compound word derived from the words UV and its unit, nanometer.
*Independent testing shows that the UVnano charging cradle kills 99.9% of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia bacteria on the speaker mesh of the earbuds in 5 minutes while charging.
*UV LED light is invisible and is only activated when the charging cradle is closed with the earbuds inside. The blue mood light is for aesthetic purposes only and appears when the charging cradle lid is opened.
