LG may have opted out of its smartphone business but it still has a vast range of products to offer, one of them being its audio products. Last year, LG announced the Tone Free earbuds as a one-of-a-kind yet very expensive AirPods Pro rivals that had UV lighting for in-ear hygiene. It was good but due to its price, was mostly out of everyone’s reach. Almost a full year later, LG is back with its successor that is not only better on paper, but costs almost less than half of the original one. It is now called the LG Tone Free FP9.
Priced at Rs. 13,990, LG now jumps into a segment that is filled with some of the nicest pair of TWS earbuds we have seen over the last few months. And a quick look at its spec sheet makes the Apple AirPods Gen 2 seem like an artefact from history! It has still got its UV cleansing tech, and upgrades all around.
Should you buy it then? To find out, I have been wearing a pair of LG Tone Free FP9 earbuds for close to two weeks and here is what I observed.
The LG Tone Free FP9 prioritises comfort over aesthetics and hence, is one of the nicest pair of TWS earbuds I have used in a while. It carries on the same stem designs or the earbuds but they are smaller, and the overall shape of the buds make it easy to just lock it securely in the ear canals. You get touch controls on the stems, and the silicone ear tips help seal the ear canal from the world. With its IPX4 rating, I used it without worrying of sweat induced damage.
The case itself looks nothing new with its circular shape and overall slim profile that makes it easy to slide it into trouser pockets. However, this is where the difference starts to come up. Open the case and you will see the blue glow of the UV light welcoming you. However, the
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